6:10AM -- Who get's to play PS3? (Daniel & Craig)
6:12AM -- Craig only plays computer games that I don't like (Ashton)
6:15AM -- Daniel only plays PS3 games I don't like (Ashton)
6:20AM -- Can I have birthday cake with my breakfast (Nathan)
6:21AM -- Can I have Nilla waffers and milk in my cup because it is very good for me and makes me happy and will take away my sadness because brothers only play PS3 and computer games that I don't like (Ashton)
6:24AM -- Can I have birthday cake with my breakfast (Nathan)
6:25AM -- Can I play computer with Nathan because Craig and Daniel only play games like baseball and football that I don't like on the PS3 and the computer and it makes me sad (Ashton)
6:27AM -- What's for breakfast (Craig)
6:28AM -- I have an itch (Daniel)
6:30AM -- Can I have birthday cake for breakfast (Nathan)
6:31AM -- Craig farted right in my direction (Ashton)
Get the shotgun Mom.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
One is going to Yale, the other woodstock ... how fitting.
Nathan & Yale.
He was off to Yale this morning to meet the head of the Yale Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Institute. They will be his doctors for the duration of our adventures in the Northeast. The awesome part is that the center is one of the best in the entire country. The bonus is that the care Nathan gets justs meets the end Yale seeks ... research. The big push at the Yale Center right now is developing an artificial pancreas among other things and Nathan could be given opportunities not normally afford to most patients. Nathan and argyle sweaters have been a common sight for most his life. I'm sure he would fit right into the Ivy League crested blazer crowd quite nicely.
Craig & Woodstock
On the other foot, Craig is going off to Woodstock for a 3 day 'Diversity Camp' next month. His class in school was chosen to attend, and he will learn team building, diversity, and inclusion while living it up in an outdoor classroom during the day (rock climbing wall included) and communally sleeping (boys / girls in separate cabins) at night. Showers will be limited to 3 minutes. Nature walks at lunch and Dinner one-ness with the earth treks at night highlight some of the activities. Oh, and I think they drop acid in the afternoon. Craig likes dirt. I'm sure he'll enjoy the hippie camp instead of sitting in class doing math.
He was off to Yale this morning to meet the head of the Yale Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Institute. They will be his doctors for the duration of our adventures in the Northeast. The awesome part is that the center is one of the best in the entire country. The bonus is that the care Nathan gets justs meets the end Yale seeks ... research. The big push at the Yale Center right now is developing an artificial pancreas among other things and Nathan could be given opportunities not normally afford to most patients. Nathan and argyle sweaters have been a common sight for most his life. I'm sure he would fit right into the Ivy League crested blazer crowd quite nicely.
Craig & Woodstock
On the other foot, Craig is going off to Woodstock for a 3 day 'Diversity Camp' next month. His class in school was chosen to attend, and he will learn team building, diversity, and inclusion while living it up in an outdoor classroom during the day (rock climbing wall included) and communally sleeping (boys / girls in separate cabins) at night. Showers will be limited to 3 minutes. Nature walks at lunch and Dinner one-ness with the earth treks at night highlight some of the activities. Oh, and I think they drop acid in the afternoon. Craig likes dirt. I'm sure he'll enjoy the hippie camp instead of sitting in class doing math.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
When you can't throw the ball 10 yards down field.
BYU never has a good year in the first year of a new quarterback, except Max Hall 3 years ago. That team went 11-2 but had at least 5 guys on defense still playing in the NFL like Aaron Fransisco, Kelly Poppinga, Chris Hoke, Jan Jorgenson, David Nixon. And the Mountain West wasn't as good 3 years ago either.
It happens, and BYU fans will be okay with it as long as we have the future developing right before our eyes, getting the experience they need to go along with the talent they already have so that the years to come will be about winning. GET HEAPS IN THERE. Neilson may be a good guy, and if you want to bring him in for one drive each half to change the pace up with a running QB that is fine. But BYU will never win with a guy who can't stretch the field. He throws the ugliest pass I have ever seen. Let's rebuild this year, not throw it away for no reason at all!!!!
It happens, and BYU fans will be okay with it as long as we have the future developing right before our eyes, getting the experience they need to go along with the talent they already have so that the years to come will be about winning. GET HEAPS IN THERE. Neilson may be a good guy, and if you want to bring him in for one drive each half to change the pace up with a running QB that is fine. But BYU will never win with a guy who can't stretch the field. He throws the ugliest pass I have ever seen. Let's rebuild this year, not throw it away for no reason at all!!!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
GET OFF THE PHONE!!
The family is watching a really good adventure drama "Eagle Eye" and we are fast approaching the climax.
And then the phone rings, we hit pause and 20 minutes later we all sit here. I forgot what the movie is even about it has been so long. The kids are starting to argue over who is sitting where. The ice in my water has all melted and is getting closer to room temperature. The popcorn is cold now.
Geez ... women.
And then the phone rings, we hit pause and 20 minutes later we all sit here. I forgot what the movie is even about it has been so long. The kids are starting to argue over who is sitting where. The ice in my water has all melted and is getting closer to room temperature. The popcorn is cold now.
Geez ... women.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A really "nice" day vs. my "birthday"
I was going to title this one "All I got for my birthday was a 'discussion' (you'll have to read Cindy's blog to understand it) but it wouldn't be totally true since I got a little more than just a 'discussion'.
The opportunity for 'discussion' arose when I looked deep into my heart and felt that for my birthday I wanted to do nothing. A lot is going on at work, a lot is going on at church with the Young Men, a lot is going on at home with school starting, and what really sounded good to me was the opposite ... not a lot going on and if possible ABSOLUTELY NOTHING GOING ON. The problem is that Cindy, the 3 boys, and Ashton didn't like the sound of Labor Day being spent doing nothing. In fact, the 80 degree weather with soft cool breeze and crystal blue sky was so beautiful I have no doubt that when Judgement Day called my name and the 'books' were opened, the narrator would say, "And what do you say for yourself regarding the sin committed September 6, 2010 when on an absolutely perfect day you asked that your family do NOTHING, stay inside and not even see the beauty of the day" and I would say, "yes, I'm guilty. I wanted to do nothing and was willing to defy a perfect weather day in an effort to do nothing".
In the end, after some nice 'discussion' ... we went for a family hike, found a waterfall with nice warm water to play in, climbed the hills and saw some gorgeous overlooks of the forrest scenery and my "BIRTHDAY" became a really "NICE" day instead because we did something.
The opportunity for 'discussion' arose when I looked deep into my heart and felt that for my birthday I wanted to do nothing. A lot is going on at work, a lot is going on at church with the Young Men, a lot is going on at home with school starting, and what really sounded good to me was the opposite ... not a lot going on and if possible ABSOLUTELY NOTHING GOING ON. The problem is that Cindy, the 3 boys, and Ashton didn't like the sound of Labor Day being spent doing nothing. In fact, the 80 degree weather with soft cool breeze and crystal blue sky was so beautiful I have no doubt that when Judgement Day called my name and the 'books' were opened, the narrator would say, "And what do you say for yourself regarding the sin committed September 6, 2010 when on an absolutely perfect day you asked that your family do NOTHING, stay inside and not even see the beauty of the day" and I would say, "yes, I'm guilty. I wanted to do nothing and was willing to defy a perfect weather day in an effort to do nothing".
In the end, after some nice 'discussion' ... we went for a family hike, found a waterfall with nice warm water to play in, climbed the hills and saw some gorgeous overlooks of the forrest scenery and my "BIRTHDAY" became a really "NICE" day instead because we did something.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Daniel's testimony
Daniel stood up in church today and testified, "I live my life by a scripture ... 'Fear not man, but fear God'. Amen" and then sat down. And now I'm left sitting here wishing another Daniel, this one from Old Testament days, were here to give me the "interpretation thereof" of our Daniel's testamony.
His Mom's interpretation was that Daniel is less concerned about being embarrassed by his actions and more concerned that he's doing the right thing. If his friend's are doing or watching something inappropriate, Daniel is less concerned if they make fun of him if he doesn't participate, and more concerned he's doing what is right in the sight of God. I like her interpretation, but she loves him and I wonder just how rosy and thick are the glasses she's wearing. As for me, I just wonder what he was thinking at the moment he said it. I heard a whole sermon on 'all parents, teachers, leaders be damned! I march to my own drum and God will judge me not anyone else!'.
Perhaps had he said 'fear not man, but fear God and fear Mom likeunto It' I would rest a little better tonite.
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