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TommyLog – Open Communication

tommytrc — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:28:51 +0000

Last weekend, I went on a daddy daughter date with Madeline just to talk, or in my case listen. What was important to her needs to be important to me. Boys, family, college…all need to be important. The communication that is set up between Madeline and I is so important. As a part time dad, it’s so important to talk to your children and know where they are in life.

TommyLog – It’s the Little Things

tommytrc — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:55:44 +0000

Today I had the pleasure of visiting a local mall and seeing Madeline and the Little Chute High School Bell Choir Perform. I was so jazzed to be asked to see this pretty intimate performance. While I was there I got to thinking about how important the little things, like this are. When you are a child, what lasting impression do you send when you make time for the small things?

This also translates to your personal life and networking. if you remember to smile, a thank you card or note…. that goes a long way!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rvwI8k8Rs

TommyLog – Great Grandma Clifford & 11-11-11

tommytrc — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:50:10 +0000

Today is Madeline’s 17th birthday. Born 11-11. What an amazing day. She was born on the same day as her Great Grandmother Regina Clifford who would be celebrating very 100th birthday if she were still alive. The number 11 has some great significance in the Clifford family. Great Grandma was the 11th of 11 kids too. We have a lot to learn from that great woman. Learn from others are you grow to and someday have your own family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADELINE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjudF5bUnXc

TommyLog – Musical Talents

tommytrc — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:49 +0000

THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out to me from my last video log. I appreciate the love and friendship.

Last night I spend 2.5 glorious hours listening to Madeline in her band and choir concerts. its just amazing to see her in her element. Her talents just sine and as a sophomore, she is a leader at LCHS in this regard. What a blessing it is to watch you shine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJgvecKmRsQ

TommyLog: The Hills are Alive

tommytrc — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:01:29 +0000

Madeline was in the Little Chute High School musical “The Sound of Music” and she JUST KILLED IT!!! it was so amazing to see her in her various parts. I am so proud of her and her love of the fine arts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcsalDcFsF0

TommyLog Keep At It!

tommytrc — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:24:30 +0000

Tommy talks about his 2 daughters Madeline and Clara and their persistence and growth. madeline was accepted to Show Choir as a sophomore. What a HUGE accomplishment and Clara is running cross country. Her time consistently get better and better at each race. Keeping at it is the only way to get better. Some times you fall and finish last, but if you never try, you can never get better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaPbHBF8Cxo

Dads Make Mistakes Too

tommytrc — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:41:03 +0000

This week was a great kids weekend. Memorial day weekends really rock especially when there are clifford kids involved. We had a blast There was a terrible accident involving some good friends from Little Chute. Madeline was hit pretty hard by it. I down played Clara’s role in the whole thing and certainly didn’t give her the care and attention she needed as she had friends involved also. Sorry Clara for that.

Trumpet Playing Band

tommytrc — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:19:37 +0000

Madeline performed at the Little Chute High School band and choir concert last evening. It was amazing to see her in action. Watching her play the horn sent me back to days gone by where I would come home from school, run into the house and see Grandpa Grillo playing his trumpet in the living room. What a comforting sound to hear and watching you play brought those memories back so vividly. GREAT JOB Madeline!

Mamma in Denver

tommytrc — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:41:01 +0000

Mrstommy is away at a “teacher conference” in Denver, Co. If she really needed time away, she could of asked LOL. The big kids mom had to write a short story reliving a part of her life. She picked the time when Madeline was born, breech. So not only was Madeline born C-section, but 1 week later, mom had to have her appendix taken out. A scary time for tommy watching your sweetie wheeled away as you hold your 1 week old. Yikes.

Vacation Day 8 – Wedding Dance

tommytrc — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:14:11 +0000

Tonight was dance one of two and what a blast we had. Clara, Madeline and dad all spinning tunes together.

NOTE: Due to the loud music, the sound if poor…sorry about that!