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1468 days ago
Of course with 5 children we watch a lot of Winnie the Pooh . My favorite character is Tigger and I love it when he sings his song, "the wonderful thing about Tiggers, is Tiggers are wonderful things....." but I was thinking about the last line in the song recently. "But the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is I'm the only one..." What a sad line. In fact I can't think of a worse thing to sing than that, it would have to be the worst thing about being a Tigger. What would life be without all the other's around you that you love so much, and share your life with. How precious are all of those that are here with you and for you . It gives you a great appreciation and maybe makes you think for a second; before becoming frustrated at that child who continues crying and won't fall asleep, or the kid who gets into the glue and smears it all over the wall and himself . Maybe there's even a little more grace for those people that seemingly require much of you ...
1472 days ago
Theodore Roosevelt expresses the importance of the complete family unit and the uniquely special value of children in the home. "Having been a sickly boy, with no natural bodily prowess, and having lived much at home, I was at first quite unable to hold my own when thrown into contact with other boys of rougher antecedents. I was nervous and timid. Yet from reading of the people that I admired – ranging from the soldiers of valley forge and Morgan’s riflemen to the heroes of my favorite stories – and from hearing of the feats performed by my Southern forefathers and kinsfolk, and from knowing my father, I felt a great admiration for men who were fearless and who could hold their own in the world, and I had a great desire to be like them…"
1477 days ago
Somehow, someway the boys got Bannon hooked on Star wars BIG TIME! No doubt his favorite character is Darth Vader (you know my thoughts on this... see April blog) Bannon even does the Vader breathing, but when it comes out it's like a whisperred "Gooo Gahhh". And because of this that also became his name. Besides watching the movie, if Cotter puts on the John Williams music CD, Bannon runs around all excited. He also practices his light saber skills faithfully and has learned to not hit anyone or anything not so duly armed. This of course is one of the Jedi laws. His new favorite toys however are the Star Wars epic Chess pieces that he plays with like action figures. There's Darth Maul, Count Duku, Yoda, Han and Chewy........ but his favorite of course is.....Goo Gah. Last night I was having trouble getting him into the bathroom to brush his teeth. He kept coming in and then running out hoping I would chase him, which I usually do! Anyway, I said "Bannon, ...
1479 days ago
Over the last year I have learned over and over, it seems, the lesson that there are many times you won't get credit for the good you do. It's funny because when you're a kid your parents laugh and clap and encourage almost everything you do. Your first step, your first song, your 3rd place finish in the spelling bee all are done with accolades from those around you. Even teachers and pastors, coaches and scout leaders are usually fairly quick to give a "that a boy, keep at it and you will do well." Then you become an adult. Maybe your friends or your significant oher give you a pat on the back or a "great job," but more and more you'll find that people are more aware of what you're NOT doing well than what you ARE. Everyone becomes a critic. And then when you have a great idea or do something significant, but don't make much ado about it, there's someone right there to take your credit and advance while you just shake your head. Thankfully there is one ...
1492 days ago
When I was young I loved playing freeze tag because I was fast and could almost always escape the tagger and instead I would free everyone. So, just like other nice guys sometimes I'd just be "it" so the slow kids could get a break. Well apparently I've been "tagged" so I will be a good sport and play. 5 random facts about me: 1. I often talk to myself in the car speaking phrases over and over in different accents until I get it just right. I find it very entertaining. 2. In sixth grade I lived in Clarksburg, WV. One of my best friends, and a chum I spent countless hours playing "chase" with, was Billy Earp. He was a direct descended of Wyatt Earp. 3. When I finished watching Rocky III on the TV with my brother Matt and my cousin Chris I proceeded to dance around the kitchen throwing punches until I slammed my fist through the wall. I thought I was tough. I now know that sheetrock, if hit in just the right spot, isn't all that difficult ...
