Yesterday afternoon Nat was taking a nap. I planned on taking a nap along with Boo. Problem was, Boo did not want to do a nap so we stayed up and played, watched TV then I went out in the front room to read my conference talks I had printed out. After a short while Boo came over, climbed in my lap, looked at what I was doing and just stayed there for a minute. She then reached over and stuck a sticker in the middle of the page. I got upset and told her not to do that. It was not nice. As I gently pulled the sticker off the printed page. She then got off my lap, hung her head, stuck out her bottom lip, dropped her shoulders and walk slowly out of the room as only a drama filled 3 year old can.
I was right in scolding her but still felt bad. After all I am the good cop my wife tells me. After a few minutes I heard her in her room reading so I went in. She looked up at me and said "Get out of my room please". So I kissed her, said I love you and left. I then came back a read for about 15 minutes before she came out to play, which I did.
This morning I picked up my conference book , put it in my backpack and left to work. As I pulled it out of my backpack a few minutes ago I noticed the sticker stuck on the back cover. The image of yesterday replayed in my head along with the thought. " You sure are lucky God shows more patience with you and your bone head moves"
The sticker is still there and I see it as a badge of learning...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
just sitting and thinking and typing
So here I sit at work at almost 7pm listening into a call to move a network piece. We tired it last week and after 5 hours had to roll back and abandon it. We have been doing it an hour now and sounds like we are stuck at the same spot. Just love networking and the people that do it. (I meant that nicely)
At least I have my frig in my office stocked and bought an extra Diet Pepsi just in case.
I did leave earlier to see Nat doing pictures of Josh, Jo and the boys. Can i say I Love Being a grandpa or PAPA! as I like to be called.
I love my kids but grand kids are cool. I love how they brighten up when they see me and will talk my ear off. Well, one does the other is still a bit young but it will come. I can hardly wait for a little girl to spoil. (I am practicing on Boo)
Parts of getting old are fun after all.
At least I have my frig in my office stocked and bought an extra Diet Pepsi just in case.
I did leave earlier to see Nat doing pictures of Josh, Jo and the boys. Can i say I Love Being a grandpa or PAPA! as I like to be called.
I love my kids but grand kids are cool. I love how they brighten up when they see me and will talk my ear off. Well, one does the other is still a bit young but it will come. I can hardly wait for a little girl to spoil. (I am practicing on Boo)
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Yearly Visit to Dr Gamble
I had my yearly visit with my Dr today.
I have been going to Dr Gamble for at least 10 years. Every year it is the same talk of low salt, low stress, need to lose weight, Weight watchers really works.
Every year (except last year due to my upcoming surgery) I leave with my prescriptions renewed and advise to basically lose weight.
I am glad that I go yearly, and am grateful that he is so good with me.
A yearly physical has taken on new meaning over the last 5 years and really over the past year.
I am grateful to be able to know that I am healthy, if not a bit too fat, but still things are working well.
Several months ago a friend my same age died of a massive Heart attack, he was fit we all thought. Stressed out but fit.
This past weekend a guy I work with in New Jersey had a heart attack, he came home from the hospital today. He is 35 and I thought pretty fit.
So grateful for whatever help I can get to ensure that I get to see Boo grow, married and with a family of her own. As well as my other kids and my grandkids. As John Denver used to say"turns me on to think of growing old." Yes I know that means I have to lose weight...I will...really...stop laughing!
I have been going to Dr Gamble for at least 10 years. Every year it is the same talk of low salt, low stress, need to lose weight, Weight watchers really works.
Every year (except last year due to my upcoming surgery) I leave with my prescriptions renewed and advise to basically lose weight.
I am glad that I go yearly, and am grateful that he is so good with me.
A yearly physical has taken on new meaning over the last 5 years and really over the past year.
I am grateful to be able to know that I am healthy, if not a bit too fat, but still things are working well.
Several months ago a friend my same age died of a massive Heart attack, he was fit we all thought. Stressed out but fit.
This past weekend a guy I work with in New Jersey had a heart attack, he came home from the hospital today. He is 35 and I thought pretty fit.
So grateful for whatever help I can get to ensure that I get to see Boo grow, married and with a family of her own. As well as my other kids and my grandkids. As John Denver used to say"turns me on to think of growing old." Yes I know that means I have to lose weight...I will...really...stop laughing!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Making time for Reading
I set the goal to read 100 books in 2011. I just finished # 80. Looks like I am behind. I basicaly have 10 weeks left so guess that is 2 books per week.
I know I can do it since I have done it before.
July alone I read 13 books that month, but I am going to have to MAKE TIME TO READ>
During the months I did the best I was on a set schedule of getting up in the morning and having personal study time as well as reading a little a night. I also had a book playing on my ipod while I was driving or working around the house. I have gotten away from that these past few months and I miss it.
I am grateful for a love of reading that my mother gave to me as I grew.
I know I can do it since I have done it before.
July alone I read 13 books that month, but I am going to have to MAKE TIME TO READ>
During the months I did the best I was on a set schedule of getting up in the morning and having personal study time as well as reading a little a night. I also had a book playing on my ipod while I was driving or working around the house. I have gotten away from that these past few months and I miss it.
I am grateful for a love of reading that my mother gave to me as I grew.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
"Dad, did you do your service?"
Today was spent in helping Nat's family take a lot of items to the DI (A second hand store) for donation.
I am grateful we are done but also for the time the family spent together, those that could make it, and work together.
Boo asked last night what we were going to do at Mimi's and I said "We are going to do service!"
Today she asked if I did my service. I was grateful to be able to report "Yes I did."
(7 truck loads of service to be exact)
I am grateful for the service I saw my parents do as I grew and now can show my kids the same.
I am grateful we are done but also for the time the family spent together, those that could make it, and work together.
Boo asked last night what we were going to do at Mimi's and I said "We are going to do service!"
Today she asked if I did my service. I was grateful to be able to report "Yes I did."
(7 truck loads of service to be exact)
I am grateful for the service I saw my parents do as I grew and now can show my kids the same.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I am a Christian! (an open letter to Rev. Jeffress)
Dear Sir,
I understand from the news, that once again you have declared that Mormonism is a cult and that a Mormon is not a Christian.
I assume that when you say Mormon you mean members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and not the so called groups who claim Mormon as a name.
As I understand the “Born Again” thoughts on being a Christian it is basically
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
I can only speak for myself and my relationship with my Lord:
Jesus is the only begotten of God the Father and as such is my elder Brother who loves me.
He came to this earth to establish His Church and to fulfill all righteousness.
He worked out the intricate details of the Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane and completed this work on Calvary.
He was buried in the tomb and on the third day rose from the dead and ascended to His Father, later to return to further teach His apostles and followers.
Because of this great atonement I can be forgiven of my sins, but not only that, I can lean on Him with the knowledge that He has descended below all things and overcome them. I have His strength to lean on when I must face my trials and His smile to share in my joys.
I took the name of Christ upon myself in the waters of baptism. I renew the effect of that baptism each week as I partake of the sacrament, signifying my willingness to take His name upon me and promising always to remember Him.
He is the source of all my joy in my life. I am forever in His debt for the blessings He has given to me.
He loves us all and is no respecter of person. He dealt directly with His apostles and followers as He established His Church and continues to lead His Church here on earth today.
He is my advocate with the Father and cares about my needs and troubles as well as my joys.
He delights in the simple prayer of a small child the same as that of a politician.
You say we do not worship the same Jesus, well that might be true, I do not know the Jesus you revere but mine is a close and trusted friend, a brother that loved me enough to die for me thus enabling me and you, to have the gift of eternal life and to be able to be part of the resurrection.
I know that my redeemer lives and He is Jesus Christ, and for that I am truly grateful!
Thank you.
sb
I understand from the news, that once again you have declared that Mormonism is a cult and that a Mormon is not a Christian.
I assume that when you say Mormon you mean members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and not the so called groups who claim Mormon as a name.
As I understand the “Born Again” thoughts on being a Christian it is basically
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
I can only speak for myself and my relationship with my Lord:
Jesus is the only begotten of God the Father and as such is my elder Brother who loves me.
He came to this earth to establish His Church and to fulfill all righteousness.
He worked out the intricate details of the Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane and completed this work on Calvary.
He was buried in the tomb and on the third day rose from the dead and ascended to His Father, later to return to further teach His apostles and followers.
Because of this great atonement I can be forgiven of my sins, but not only that, I can lean on Him with the knowledge that He has descended below all things and overcome them. I have His strength to lean on when I must face my trials and His smile to share in my joys.
I took the name of Christ upon myself in the waters of baptism. I renew the effect of that baptism each week as I partake of the sacrament, signifying my willingness to take His name upon me and promising always to remember Him.
He is the source of all my joy in my life. I am forever in His debt for the blessings He has given to me.
He loves us all and is no respecter of person. He dealt directly with His apostles and followers as He established His Church and continues to lead His Church here on earth today.
He is my advocate with the Father and cares about my needs and troubles as well as my joys.
He delights in the simple prayer of a small child the same as that of a politician.
You say we do not worship the same Jesus, well that might be true, I do not know the Jesus you revere but mine is a close and trusted friend, a brother that loved me enough to die for me thus enabling me and you, to have the gift of eternal life and to be able to be part of the resurrection.
I know that my redeemer lives and He is Jesus Christ, and for that I am truly grateful!
Thank you.
sb
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Potting Training is going to Break me
We have tried for awhile now, to get Boo to start Potty training. We have not forced her but have asked and always got the response 'No I am OK"
Well last week we were asking her if she wanted to go on the potty, I said. "If you go on the potty I will give you a dollar!"
Boo looked at me, then said "OK" ran into the bathroom dropped her diaper, sat down, and did her business. She then held out her hand for a dollar.
Since then we have not looked back, she is doing wonderful. I tape dollars on the wall right by her potty chart so she will do her stuff, put a sticker on and grab a dollar.
What a smart kid...I wonder if she will notice as I start to recycle the dollars out of her bank?
Well last week we were asking her if she wanted to go on the potty, I said. "If you go on the potty I will give you a dollar!"
Boo looked at me, then said "OK" ran into the bathroom dropped her diaper, sat down, and did her business. She then held out her hand for a dollar.
Since then we have not looked back, she is doing wonderful. I tape dollars on the wall right by her potty chart so she will do her stuff, put a sticker on and grab a dollar.
What a smart kid...I wonder if she will notice as I start to recycle the dollars out of her bank?
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Conference Thoughts
I am so grateful that we had the chance yesterday morning to have the kids and grand kids come out for Breakfast and morning session of conference.
I am so grateful they make the time every 6 months to spend a few special hours with us.
While we don't listen closely(thank goodness for Internet replays) we have great food and the spirit that is felt is wonderful.
Nat out does herself every time with new foods and a wonderful spirit int he home.
Last night I set up the video for Priesthood at the 2 chapels, made sure chairs were setup (Thank goodness they were), turned on the air to cool the chapels. I then setup a TV in the High Council room to test the new Roku feed the Church is looking at.
It was nice to sit in a comfy chair, lean back and watch conference.
Nat did the usual of getting with her sisters and sister in law for a semi girls night.
Conference is such a wonderful time, a time for learning, and most importantly, reflection on how I am doing and how I can do better.
I am so grateful they make the time every 6 months to spend a few special hours with us.
While we don't listen closely(thank goodness for Internet replays) we have great food and the spirit that is felt is wonderful.
Nat out does herself every time with new foods and a wonderful spirit int he home.
Last night I set up the video for Priesthood at the 2 chapels, made sure chairs were setup (Thank goodness they were), turned on the air to cool the chapels. I then setup a TV in the High Council room to test the new Roku feed the Church is looking at.
It was nice to sit in a comfy chair, lean back and watch conference.
Nat did the usual of getting with her sisters and sister in law for a semi girls night.
Conference is such a wonderful time, a time for learning, and most importantly, reflection on how I am doing and how I can do better.
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