Saturday, November 1, 2008

One of Stone's Super powers is that he is "Wicked Smart"


Dear Pada & Nene,
Doneno oenoneockonsocTshoes
Love Stone

One of Stones superpowers is the ability to write great notes to those he loves. You might notice that you wrote most of the note above. I put in "Dear Pada and Nene," and the "Love". He got the Stone and shoes all by himself.

Here is an example a bat he colored yesterday:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Incredible Family (really, they are)

So what does a mild manner doll salesman do when he gets home? If you guessed that I get dressed up and run out to save the day, guess again. Like most of my fellow students, I get to eat dinner with the kids and give them a bath before I disappear. My wife, Elastigirl is great! She has pretty much been raising the family on her own and I really think that is only possible if you are a superhero.

Before school, kids, work, and life - Bethany and I met through a mutual friend at the White horse tavern down the street from BU. We lived in Boston and the suburbs before moving to New Hampshire. We enjoy the outdoors, mostly easy hikes, jogs and bike rides. The Beach is a necessity as well. Thankfully both our sons love the water, at least so far.

Dash is only 9 months but he already has a great personality. He likes to be tickled, hung up-side-down (don't tell Bethany I said that) and he already eats meat!

I brought Stone to his first Hockey game a couple of weeks ago thanks to tickets from his Uncle Jon. UNH vs BU. BU lost but looked good. However, this has lead to an obsession with skating and I know what will be doing with my free time this winter.

Monday, October 27, 2008

My Secret Identity (Student)

Well, maybe I'm not Mr. Incredible at school, but it goes along with the theme. The truth is you know you have crossed the halfway point when you stop counting how many classes you have taken and start counting how many classes you have left. I have four after this class to finish with a Masters in Project Management. I enjoyed every class and rarely have I taken a class that I was not using the information within weeks if not days. My favorite class always seems to be my last. However, I miss my family and I am really looking forward to spending time with them again.

The Cover (My Day Job)

My cover is not nearly as exciting as my "Secret Life", but it is not dull either. I am the Director of Wholesale for Annalee Dolls in Meredith NH. We are a small company so I have the opportunity to keep my fingers in a lot of pies. I work with our key accounts, help create strategic direction, sit in on product design meetings, manage a small sales force, as well as other "things". All and all, it is a good time with great people. Meredith is in the lakes region of New Hampshire, about an hour and a half from my house but the prettiest drive in the country this time of year.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Why are we "Incredible"?


OK, I am going to come clean. Dashel, our second son, was named after the boy from the Pixar movie The Incredibles. Little did we realize that Mr. Incredibles name is Bob... let me introduce myself... Robert Watson, aka Bob. My wife is Bethany (who wishes she was Elastigirl) and our first son, Stone, loves superheros and with a name like Stone should be one!


I really didn't think anyone would connect our son Dash with the movie, but within minutes I was refered to as Mr. Incredible! My nephew J. and family friends' son Declan were asking questions instantly.


My wife loves superhero movies, but I am personally not a comic fan. However, I think everyone has a "Secret Identity."