Potty Training
Just a quick note to let you all know I'm still alive. We're in the midst of potty training our 3 1/2 year old boy. If you've any experience with this you know this is an interesting experience. After a number of false starts, on Saturday, we decided to outlast him. We sat in the bathroom for 3 hours - Melissa and I knew that he would have no choice before too long. We were right. He kept getting up and wanting us to put a diaper on him and his little legs were crossed - so we knew the geyser was imminent. Finally he let er go - and we applauded, cheered, gave him a tootie-roll, woo hoo etc....
Surprise Party in Surprise
I've never experienced a surprise party before - but my wife pulled one off for me and I'm so excited. I was completely fooled. It was just SO cool. No one's ever done something like that for me and I can tolerate turning 40 all over again for the experience.
It happened on Sunday night. I had been out late with my buddy Loway to a drum corps show on Saturday night (more on that later) so we didn't get in till 1 a.m. I was up, at the church, gave the message and came home shredded. I was really propping my eyes open trying to engage in conversation with my in-laws when Melissa reminded me we...
Life after 40
On Aug. 1, 2007 I hit the big 4-0. Yep, 40 years and still twitchin'. I heard there were great and profound secrets to learn after 40 but I've yet to discover any. My birthday was a simple affaird - I got to sleep in until 7 a.m. (this is a very good thing), took my family to Eatza Pizza, watched a wonderful rainstorm from my front porch, had the in-laws over for dinner. Gifts included a plant from my sister Sharla, a Jamba Juice card from Kristen, lots of neat artwork from my kids (crayon drawing saying "I love you dad" are priceless, trust me) and some peace and quiet.
Now for the news -...
uploading photos
I've just completed uploading some pictures and one little video to a photobucket account. NOW - as soon as I can figure out how to put them up here - I'll do that. I figure if I have actual IMAGES on this little site, and IF I can make up something of interest to write about more regularly, and IF I can find the time - well maybe I can generate more than just one comment from my mom on a post. (Actually - she didn't comment on the last post - boo hoo.)
I'm a comment junky! I just like to hear from you and, if you ask a question on a post, I'll probably answer so make sure you read...
