@bendawson.bsky.social

@bendawson.bsky.social

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Dad, accountant, Minnesotan, stupidly competitive.

B2 about to put my Garmin watch on and inevitably be told that his workouts aren’t good enough. He had kicked multiple cushions off the couch prior to this.
Mountain Dew doughnuts from Kwik Trip.
Paddy chills in a swing with a pacifier in while looking bored.
B2, in footie pajamas, watching fireworks set off at the cabin.
Patrick taking in his first Aurora match.
Doughnut the cat laying on me, purring, and furious that I exist.
A small frog hiding in the leaves and grass a few feet away from a toddler and a cat getting some outdoor time.
Doctor of History Cory Haala is more trustworthy as a physician than RFK Jr.
Kid2 calmly playing goal while my heart rate hovers just above 100.
Doughnut, an ever-expanding calico cat, scowls at the lack of attention she is receiving. Moments later, she bit me for petting her and giving her too much attention.
Death waits patiently for me.
Doughnut embroiled in a game of checkers with Kid2.
Goddamnit, Doughnut.
A 400 day streak on Duolingo.
Gophers 17 badgers 7
An XL Golden Gophers hockey t-shirt on an XL human.
Maybe the Flying Pig has landed on a light fixture.
American hero and Gopher hockey captain Abbey Murphy.
Despite getting a few inches of snow under a layer of ice yesterday, one hearty Minnesotan rides a scooter across the Saint Paul High Bridge.
The plug for our living room lamp, having been detached from the cord by a 2 year old.
The step boy, an adorable little blonde haired dude, walks out of preschool carrying his Mario hat.
Angel, an old white cat, sits next to me on the couch. Her favorite spot is not quite touching me but definitely in petting range.
You'll Never Walk Alone is sung by the scouse jerks that cheer for Liverpool
A large pair of skates that are miraculously still beneath me when I took the picture.
Doughnut the cat peering down from her ledge, determining that none of us are worthy.
A Garmin watch declaring a run “Productive.”
Just another Saturday in a dome or at a field watching girls lacrosse. Today’s 2nd game is between the deplorable Minnetonka and YOUR Rosemount. Weather conditions inside the Braemar Dome are brisk but acceptable.