There goes the baby...

Well, we're potty training Danny. More accurately, Lynne is training him. It's hard to train him from Chicago! If only he would be more reasonable about it... :-)
Wow. All 3 out of diapers. I won't miss it, but I'll miss them being young. They are so big so fast. Thank heavens for photos.

What a great time!

I've got to tell you. I took a few days off in a row around the Thanksgiving holiday and it felt GREAT!! The Circus was a blast, Thanksgiving (both times) was really enjoyable, I even got in a little Christmas shopping. I have to be careful. I could get used to spending my time where it really matters... Well, Christmas season is here and I get a week off following this coming week. Definitely something to look forward to.

Circus circus!

Well, here we are at the circus! It's at the Hammond Civic Center. We've brought the Boyz, along with Grandma and Grandpa. We also brought my cousin Emily. We got here early to get good seats, which we did. But, that also means a long wait. LONG wait. But, everyone is behaving well... Except Grandpa! (Just Kidding!) Let's get the show on the road! I love family outtings. Man, being a Dad is really cool!!

-Jeffrey

Had me, then you lost me...

Some times in your life with kids, you think you are right on the verge of really teaching them a life lesson, in a big or small way. Tonight was one of those nights, but not at all...
So I was telling my middle boy, Ryan, a goodnight story loosely patterned after The Velveteen Rabbit. Only, this story was about a Vanilla Ice Cream Cone that no one wanted to eat. Clever, huh? I figured he'd never see the obvious plagiarism!
So, I finish this story about how every one of us has something special about us. Something that makes us unique and valuable. As I finish, Ryan says "Dad, that reminds me of somethin'. " Well, at first I thought he would tell me a story about a kid at school, perhaps about something he does well. If not that ideal, maybe just something about how it was the same as Velveteen Rabbit. But alas, it was not to be.
Ryan says to me, at the height of my enthusiasm and anticipation "Yep. It reminds me that I like vanilla ice cream. Chocolate, too!"
Well. You win some, you lose some. At the very least, it shows he was Listening at all...

CD's - Ancient Artifact?

So, how long do you think it will be before CDs become obsolete? MP3s are everywhere. Every radio, CD player, even car radios play MP3s now. I can choose from thousands of songs to download to my palm to play on my way to work through my car stereo.
Who wants every song on an album anyway? Downloads only cost under a buck. Technology, isn't it great!

Do you have enough?

Tis a wise man who knows when he has "enough". Sure, we could all have more, but do we need it? I have a nice house, a car, toys for my kids, a TV.
More important, I have food, heat and A/C, nice clothes.
And most importantly, a loving wife who brings so much to our relationship, kids who love me deeply and keep me on my toes, family that is always there to support me, friends to turn to and share with.
Yes truly, I have enough. I have far more than enough. I am blessed by God with an abundance I am thankful for every single day.
Yes, a wise man knows when he has enough...

Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome to my new Blog! You may actually find this Blog interesting. I will jot some notes on interesting comments I've heard, thoughts that seemed unique, quotes that struck a chord with me... I don't think they'll be amazingly profound.
But, something that caught me interest may just catch yours, too.
I hope you enjoy reading my new Blog. -Jeffrey