Parkour Boy has had a bit of Reader’s Block. You know, like Writer’s Block. Can’t find anything good to read. Awhile back he finished a book series called Warriors and loved it until that series ended. When he tried out the next round of books in the next series, he was in complete despair. He [...]
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Soccer Boy has had a love affair for quite awhile now. Not to a girl, silly. To a thing call Beyblades. I know. You have no idea which language I was just speaking. I understand. Let me translate. Soccer Boy is in love with these ‘top-like’ thingy toys that you make spin. Then you and [...]
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When we lived in the burbs, my kids rarely played outside, unless I required outdoor time. I couldn’t understand it, since I spent as much time as possible out there when I was a kid. We played in the woods, rode our bikes around the neighborhood, and raced down the hill in my brother’s red [...]
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What are these fellas up to on this past Memorial Day? Only the coolest thing since sliced bread. They’re a weldin’. (Sorry, too much Tom Sawyer these past few months). And Yes, that is Soccer Boy with the sparks a flyin’. Ever since I can remember Renaissance Man has wanted to learn to weld and [...]
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“Activities we love fill us with energy even when we’re physically exhausted.” -Sir Ken Robinson, The Element Just had to quote the knight of creativity this morning. He deserved some noticing since I purposely laid in bed at 6:15 am telling myself to go back to sleep. I love sleep. I really needed more. [...]
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I’ve dreamt of my boys having mentors. Men who love the Lord and are willing to teach. I didn’t fret over it too much, but I did wonder where we would find these men. And then it just happened. G invited his uncle Terry to meet with him for a weekly bible study. Yes, you [...]
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Sunday was a good day. In the morning, the four of us went to ‘Pancake Church’ (I’ll explain later) at my parents’ place. Then after dropping off G at his buddy’s house for a play date, the rest of us ended up in the shop working together. I know Ron was in heaven having his [...]
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Ron went to work early today, which means I slept in. I don’t know why that happens. I guess I’m at the end of a sleep cycle when he normally leaves, and waking earlier seems easier. So, suffice it to say, I did not want to open my eyes this morning. As most mornings, I [...]
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“Never underestimate the vital importance of finding early in life the work that for you is play. This turns possible underachievers into happy warriors.” -Dr. Paul Samuelson, Economist, 1970 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Aaahhhhhh. Relax with a good cup of morning joe and watch your children experiment and learn on their own. Be available [...]
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