I'm in my fifth week of being a full-time stay-at-home dad. It's been rough at times -- but mostly rewarding.

I think the hardest thing for me is not having the freedom to come and go as I please. It's not like I can put her down for a nap and head over to the coffee shop -- or go out and shoot a few rolls of film -- nope - can't do that.

I went to one of my favorite galleries on Friday to see some of Mike Disfarmer's work. I know the people who work there pretty well -- and they asked me where the family was (I usually drag them all in with me whenever I can) -- I told them I had the day off and i was trying to make the best of it. They asked me how the new job is coming along -- and I think I probably sounded a little stressed when I told them I miss traveling and shooting something other than crazy people in my neighborhood.

They all smiled -- nodded -- and said, "She'll be grown up soon, Bob -- you'll have plenty of time to do as you want - enjoy it before the time fades and she doesn't want to be with you all the time."

Best damn advice I've had in a very long time.

I love this child more than a Wolf Moon...

Listening to: Keep Yourself Alive - Queen