Surviving the Cut

I have spent some time over the past few weeks watching a show on Discovery called "Surviving the Cut", and it occurred to me this week that raising Patrick shares many similarities to making an elite Special Forces Unit in the US Military.

Staying up for extended periods of time:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Performing Duties where you don't understand the reason or purpose:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Being Yelled at for no reason at all:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Having to Extend yourself beyond what you thought possible:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Eating your meals as fast as possible since you won't know what's coming next:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Getting to do each task all over again:

Navy Seals: Check
Marine Recon: Check
Air Force Rescue Paratroopers: Check
Taking Care of Patrick: Check

Of course, I say all this in jest.  However, sometimes it does feel like we are getting run over by this cute adorable little boy.

Thank you sir, may I have another,
Andy