Quiet talk draws out an angry frustrated 9-yr-old much better than loud arguing and badgering.

It’s a lot more fun to come home to a house where the middle linebacker won his game.

Putting off the “Driver Improvement” online course until the day before creates unnecessary stress.

Receiving strong criticism really de-motivates – especially when I thought I was on track.

Climbing up 110 floors was hot, tiring, and dizzying enough; we sure didn’t need smoke, darkness, and fire.

8-minute quarters is just too long for 8th grade football.

Sometimes the “strategic planning” meetings seem to be every man for himself with the boss reversing course to suit his mood.

Nothing like stuffing them at the goal line to hold on to the win! #packers

With the boys doing well with school and sports and the tone in the house so much more positive and pleasant, need to keep doing my part.

You can’t help someone if they won’t talk to you or see you.  You can pray and fast for them.

I’m a “CD” not a “high D” as most people assume.

Feels good to be present while spending quality time with the oldest two now at home.

He’s leavinging tomorow and its wearing on his mom and me.

My bosses (and I) will be much happier if I focus on sales today rather than 3 years down the road.

Stopping for a factory tour got us home at 11:30pm but made a memory.

Chicken fingers and all the peanuts you can eat are just rewards for having to behave all day while dad works.

12 hours trip to Tennessee is great time to bond.

Feels good to hear the baby was looking for me when he woke up.  (And signing “daddy”!)

It’s going to be tought to overcome the culture of disrespect that has developed in the house.

Reconciled to the God who made me…yes!