My life is filled with days that are not so challenging. But once in a while, God throws a tense day in there just to keep my on my toes. It is as if a test of my will, my strength and sometimes my relationships presents itself. Sometimes I do well, other times, not so much. Today is one of those days. I have a pounding headache, two mortgage payments are due today and everyone around me is either tired or cranky or both.
Every little cry, whine or mess on the floor seems to get on my last nerve. The best for me would be not to interact with my children right now, but that is not always an option. I just need to get back into my happy place and start the week off on a good note tomorrow at work and finish on a better note here at home.
Thank you God for the patience and wisdom to deal with the non sense a three year old can come up with.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Teen Pregnancy
I am sitting her having flashbacks to a time in my life when my oldest daughter told me she was pregnant. She waited four months to tell us and when she finally did, she handled it more poorly than we did. The feelings I had when it happened are flooding back. I can only imagine what Angela was going through in her social circles. No I know. Her social circles she had then, she lost and does not have now.
I thank God for Aidan now. He is a blessing. But the treatment she received by her friends and some of her family was horrible. Kids need to think about this before they take that step. But that's the point. They don't.
I can't imagine what her life would be like now if she hadn't had him. Would she be in college or finished and starting her career? Would she be married to someone worth her time? Her life is definitely more challenging. She's looking for work this week. Any work; just so she can earn some money for his birthday. I am slightly sad for her for this reason only. Her life would be more simple if Aidan didn't come. But for every other reason, I am so glad she did get pregnant.
Aidan and Angela have since moved out and found a place of their own. I miss them both but I am finding less people equate to less mess. I like that portion and they live close enough for the distance not to matter.
I thank God for Aidan now. He is a blessing. But the treatment she received by her friends and some of her family was horrible. Kids need to think about this before they take that step. But that's the point. They don't.
I can't imagine what her life would be like now if she hadn't had him. Would she be in college or finished and starting her career? Would she be married to someone worth her time? Her life is definitely more challenging. She's looking for work this week. Any work; just so she can earn some money for his birthday. I am slightly sad for her for this reason only. Her life would be more simple if Aidan didn't come. But for every other reason, I am so glad she did get pregnant.
Aidan and Angela have since moved out and found a place of their own. I miss them both but I am finding less people equate to less mess. I like that portion and they live close enough for the distance not to matter.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Several things have changes this week. Earlier, my wife and I spent hours at a local car dealership picking up our new car. It's small and sporty. It suits my wife well. We still need another one, but for the time being, it will due. I thank God we could do the payment.
I came home tonight to find a new addition to our family. The children were beyond excited due to a new fury little creature that now lives with us. Charlie, a little Pomeranian that my wife picked up on a whim today, is cute, well behaved and quite pleasant as far as dogs go. We will see. I am open to the idea and as long as he doesn't destroy my house, it'll be OK. I am told I am father of the year today because I allowed this to happen. I told my wife she so owes me. Yes, I am taking advantage of the situation just a tiny bit.
I came home tonight to find a new addition to our family. The children were beyond excited due to a new fury little creature that now lives with us. Charlie, a little Pomeranian that my wife picked up on a whim today, is cute, well behaved and quite pleasant as far as dogs go. We will see. I am open to the idea and as long as he doesn't destroy my house, it'll be OK. I am told I am father of the year today because I allowed this to happen. I told my wife she so owes me. Yes, I am taking advantage of the situation just a tiny bit.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Just a Glimpse
Interests of mine are very eclectic. Movies, books and other blogs. I love computers and spend as much time on line as I can. I bounce form Facebook to Twitter collecting life stories and sharing tidbits of my own. My family is larger than most so that makes me someone who either loves my wife and wants a large family, or a man who loves sex and lives with the consequences. I've heard both theories. If you knew me, you would know I love my children. I have my youngest in my lap as I write this blog. My oldest is a very big help and has a son of her own. That makes me a grandfather before I am forty. @smiles@ Yes family is important to me. I try to teach my children the best in life is earned. The work you do is not for you. If is for the people in your life. Choose a career that will provide the things you need. School is important. Their mother pushes that point well enough without my help. She is, after all, the educator.
I admit I am not the easiest man to live with. My expectations are high for my children and myself. I work hard and I expect them to do the same. My wife works for the government, so you know she works hard. We share the responsibilities of the home. She cooks, I run the baths and dishes we get my children to do.
We catch up with the housework on the weekends since that is the only time we have to do it. We catch up on our relationship on the weekends too. We talk while we do the things that need to be done after work and occasionally, I get a day off on the weekends. I work retail and I'm good at it. I make a good enough living for my kids not to feel spoiled but they get what they want in good time, usually.
Laura and I are approaching fourteen years in our marriage. I would love to put her on a cruise for a weekend. She is my world.
We do our best. We raise the kids and we we live a very routine life. Six children keep us quite busy. As they get older, they get more expensive. Dental work and braces are what I am working for the next couple of years. My job doesn't pay more than I am worth, but her job pays quite well and she's an awesome teacher. I've seen her do what she does. She really reaches out and touches kids' minds. She captures their imaginations and implants information. That's what she's paid to do. Numbers are both of our defining measurements. She has to make gains and so do I. I love them all. I wouldn't trade them for the world.
I admit I am not the easiest man to live with. My expectations are high for my children and myself. I work hard and I expect them to do the same. My wife works for the government, so you know she works hard. We share the responsibilities of the home. She cooks, I run the baths and dishes we get my children to do.
We catch up with the housework on the weekends since that is the only time we have to do it. We catch up on our relationship on the weekends too. We talk while we do the things that need to be done after work and occasionally, I get a day off on the weekends. I work retail and I'm good at it. I make a good enough living for my kids not to feel spoiled but they get what they want in good time, usually.
Laura and I are approaching fourteen years in our marriage. I would love to put her on a cruise for a weekend. She is my world.
We do our best. We raise the kids and we we live a very routine life. Six children keep us quite busy. As they get older, they get more expensive. Dental work and braces are what I am working for the next couple of years. My job doesn't pay more than I am worth, but her job pays quite well and she's an awesome teacher. I've seen her do what she does. She really reaches out and touches kids' minds. She captures their imaginations and implants information. That's what she's paid to do. Numbers are both of our defining measurements. She has to make gains and so do I. I love them all. I wouldn't trade them for the world.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
My Run
It has been some time since I blogged. It has also been some time since I ran and biked but I am doing that as well. I have not decided which blog I am going to continue with. I have a Tumblr going too and submitted there as well.
I started reading Strunk and White's "Elements of Style" to assist with cleaning out some of the cobwebs regarding how to effectively write. I used to love it and have recently found writing to be quite therapeutic. So if I do it, I want to do it well.
As I said, exercising has not been on my to-do list lately. During my mini vacation, took up biking and running again. Biking gives me a sense of accomplishment. First time out and I did six and one half miles. I tracked it on map quest. While running this morning, the adrenaline rush was almost intoxicating. I just have to remember to drink. Ya, that might be important. My body, on the other hand, doesn't want to do some of things my mind wants me to do. My knees and hands are a little stiff right now. Why are my hands stiff? Well, YOGA mandates you get on your hands and knees sometimes and yes some of the stretching exercises I did before the run were YOGA-like. The only bad thing about exercise is it increases my appetite. I eat myself out of house and home.
I have my grandson doing Yoga with me and my daughter finds it a simple source of hilarity. OK.
I started reading Strunk and White's "Elements of Style" to assist with cleaning out some of the cobwebs regarding how to effectively write. I used to love it and have recently found writing to be quite therapeutic. So if I do it, I want to do it well.
As I said, exercising has not been on my to-do list lately. During my mini vacation, took up biking and running again. Biking gives me a sense of accomplishment. First time out and I did six and one half miles. I tracked it on map quest. While running this morning, the adrenaline rush was almost intoxicating. I just have to remember to drink. Ya, that might be important. My body, on the other hand, doesn't want to do some of things my mind wants me to do. My knees and hands are a little stiff right now. Why are my hands stiff? Well, YOGA mandates you get on your hands and knees sometimes and yes some of the stretching exercises I did before the run were YOGA-like. The only bad thing about exercise is it increases my appetite. I eat myself out of house and home.
I have my grandson doing Yoga with me and my daughter finds it a simple source of hilarity. OK.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Little Vacation
While everyone has been great to be with, the problem remains with the little ones. I have a hard time finding things to keep them occupied...any ideas? The baby is easy. A ball is fine. The four year olds need a little more stimulation. Walks in the neighborhood, baseball, fishing. These are all things I want to do with them. I will keep at it.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My First Blog
While I have just taken this up as a hobby to occupy some of my time during my vacation, I find it somewhat therapeutic. I am Michael Jordan. No not the "real" Michael Jordan, but I am me.
http://youtu.be/q419nxyLWYI
I wanted to do this to vent and somewhat make my mark on the world as one of millions that blog on a daily or weekly basis. Reasoning is not important, I suppose.
I am a family man. I go to a job, I come home and take care of seven wonderful children and the single most important person in my life, my wife, Laura. I will blog more about her in the future as she occupies most of my thoughts in more ways than I can explain here. Yes, my family, whom some of which is with me right now are the single most important people in my life. Three sons, Three daughters, a grandson and my wife....MY LIFE.
It is my firm belief I was introduced to Laura as some form of master plan for my life. We compliment each other quite well she and I. She grounds me, guides and advises me. She is my right hand and sometimes the single most focused part of my life. Yes I have a job I go to and people I service there. I have a boss I answer to but Laura is my angel. She really is. The way we met could only have been kismet. We were both in states of transition and neither of us were looking. She was married and I was engaged to be. We took a class together and as they say, the rest was history. We really met in the library. We were working on an assignment in an English Composition 2 class.
http://youtu.be/q419nxyLWYI
I wanted to do this to vent and somewhat make my mark on the world as one of millions that blog on a daily or weekly basis. Reasoning is not important, I suppose.
I am a family man. I go to a job, I come home and take care of seven wonderful children and the single most important person in my life, my wife, Laura. I will blog more about her in the future as she occupies most of my thoughts in more ways than I can explain here. Yes, my family, whom some of which is with me right now are the single most important people in my life. Three sons, Three daughters, a grandson and my wife....MY LIFE.
It is my firm belief I was introduced to Laura as some form of master plan for my life. We compliment each other quite well she and I. She grounds me, guides and advises me. She is my right hand and sometimes the single most focused part of my life. Yes I have a job I go to and people I service there. I have a boss I answer to but Laura is my angel. She really is. The way we met could only have been kismet. We were both in states of transition and neither of us were looking. She was married and I was engaged to be. We took a class together and as they say, the rest was history. We really met in the library. We were working on an assignment in an English Composition 2 class.
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