Always

So here's the story of my tattoo. It was not my immediate intention that the tattoo be related to my Dad's passing.

In fact, I had started planning my geeky Harry Potter tattoo before Dad even got sick.

However, once we knew it was really bad for Dad, I knew that my idea had gained double meaning and that I had to get it done ASAP.

The initial idea for my tattoo being a key word from the last book of the HP series: "always". In fact I had initially planned on throwing a Deathly Hallows sign in there with it when I designed it in photoshop.

I ended up deciding to streamline it and simply make it say "always", figuring I could always add the hallows sign later. By then I knew it had gained double meaning and now meant that I would always be thinking of my Dad. 

The nerd-dom in full circle with the passage from the book

Ryan happened to have last wednesday off so he suggested I call and get an appointment to get it done that day. Sadly he forgot that kids aren't allowed in tattoo shops so I asked Britt if they could stay with her while Ryan went with me to get it done, and she is the best and agreed; and all it cost me were some marshmallow cookie bars ;)

The fresh product

After getting the tattoo done we grabbed the boys from Britt's and decided to head out for dinner since it was getting late and we had nothing ready at home yet.

We decided we wanted seafood and ended up at a small local place near our house that happened to be serving crawfish since they're in season now.

Ryan decided to give them a whirl.

I, on the other hand, will never try them. They have eyes. They look at you. How can you get past that?!?!

One pound of crawfish, for Ryan's eating pleasure. Ick.

Ryan placed the crawfish carcasses facing me as he ate them because he thought it was funny because I was so creeped out by them. Aidan thought it was pretty funny too, the little shit.

 My cousin recently sent me an new Alex and Ani bracelet with my Dad's birthstone on it as a remembrance, and Dad's friend Dawn sent me the one with the heart as well. I have had a very "Dad"-filled week and had many moments of sadness, but am still trying to deal with it day by day. Some days I'm ok because life is so hectic and crazy with 2 little boys and I don't have time to pee alone, let alone think....... then some days I can't stop thinking about him.

Now I have many sweet things to remember him by.