Our culture tries to convince us that fathers (on earth and in heaven) make a lot of stupid rules to keep us from having fun. The truth is that fathers – especially Heavenly fathers – love us unconditionally and want what’s best for us.
Author: kenny (Page 33 of 47)
Definitely let the PF Chang waitress give you a “ride in the limo”.
Seems like I’m making progress in my relationship with Son #2. Nice to see him moving forward and achieving some goals.
If both you and your wife think it’s cold in the house, check the furnace for problems.
And if there is a problem be thankful its not that cold outside, it’s a week day, you were home, you had wood for a fire, the service guys could come right away, it wasn’t that much to fix, etc.
It’s getting really tiresome (and expensive) to have cars in the shop at least once a month.
Winning is sometimes about having won before and knowing you can do it again at the next level. #tebow
Even if the others bail out, still take the one kid who really wants to go. #ArenaCross
Contra dancing can be fun if the room is big, well-lit, and you have a fun attitude!
Coffee is not a good substitute for sleep.
This could be the right job if my boss retires and I’m promoted to president.
Always meet the spouse when you’re hiring or being hired.
The reality of the dirt road and Michigan winters is that a 4WD SUV makes the most sense. Now which one gets the best miles per gallon? Ford Escape?
Clearing the air and getting back on the same team was about a week overdue.
Remember the highlights of the past year(there were plenty when the kids started chiming in!) and think about goals for the year ahead.
I don’t know that they cause it, but there always seems to be extra tension when they’re here (and I usually end up getting sideways with my wife).
Kind of fun to listen to a guy who has really BIG dreams and a really BIG vision (even if some of it sounds comically unrealistic).
Bummer to here a good friend has a really bad opinion of a guy I thought I might want to work for.
A little scary when the baby is spitting up blood in the middle of the night, but a doctor visit this morning confirmed it’s a normal stage of healing after throat surgery.
No verbal retaliation when heavily criticized by my wife. Check.
Initiating sincere apology for aforementioned criticism. Check.
Not taking bait and staying calm during kids’ rants. Check.
Doling out writing assignments and push-ups rather than spankings. Check.
Waiting until the next day to address significant breach of teen maturity. DOH!
Christmas is a lot more fun when I stay positive and engaged.