Generation Jumping April, 2013 ~ This weekend I drove my parents to New Brunswick, Canada, where my mom was born and raised. The trip was planned, and made, to visit with my Aunt Janette who is currently sick with cancer, in the hospital. We arrived in Woodstock late Friday afternoon and visited with family throughout the evening and even into the wee hours of the morning. Another aunt of Continue Reading...
The twins pose for a few shots
The twins were in the mood for some fun with the camera so I took some pictures of them in their new hats before we hit the road for the morning. I told to stand together for the first picture and then the rest, well, they just kind of did their own thing and I followed. It was at least as much fun as it looked. The whole production lasted for just a couple of minutes, and then we were off. As a Continue Reading...
“I was naughty last year”
I am telling you, I could not make this stuff up. This happened yesterday and I wrote it down almost as quickly as it happened so I wouldn't forget. So, I walked into the room where my laptop was turned off, and I spent a moment to turn it on and wait for it to completely start up. In this short time, Theodore and Jacqueline starting yelling at each other just around the corner from where I was. Continue Reading...
Thanks #21 (Sue)
I am thankful for Sue. She is the mother of Steve, Ryan, and Erin. I am thankful that she did not, and has not stopped being their mother. A good mother, who has used all she knows of parenting, and even learned more in order to do her best as a mother. As their father, I am fortunate to have had a parenting partner who has been as committed to being mom as Sue has. The challenges we've faced and Continue Reading...
Thanks #20 (Yesterday)
I'm thankful for yesterday. Yesterday was just a nice, quiet, relaxing day. Amaris had a vacation day and we were able to just enjoy the day together with the twins. It was a restful morning compared to most. We both went to My Gym with the twins, then we got them each a donut, and stopped by the workplace of a friend of ours along the way. Then we returned home and played with the kids for a Continue Reading...
God’s plan – A tribute for the Carey family – A year later
I sit here with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, wondering why this bothers me so much tonight. A little more than 24 hours ago, a long time friend of mine let several of her friends know that she had just lost her younger brother Sam. This young man, whom I never knew personally, died as the result of a car accident in New Hampshire yesterday. My friend Tina let me know the news just moments Continue Reading...
Thanks #8 (In-laws)
I know it's a small thing, but this morning I'm really happy for the new grill cover we received this week. The cover fits perfectly and I was able to secure it before the wind, rain, and snow hit. This was a gift from Rich and Leanne, my in-laws. They are wonderful people who have taken our whole family in as their own and are extremely helpful and generous to us. I am very thankful for them, and Continue Reading...
Thanks #4 (Siblings)
I am thankful for my brothers and sister. They were wonderful to grow up with and we were a happy family. Now they've grown and they are just as wonderful as adults as they were being my kid brothers and sister growing up in Londonderry. Continue Reading...
Thanks #3 (Kids)
I am very thankful for my kids. I am also so very thankful for the inherent resiliency within them. Thank God for their ability to adapt, overcome, and improvise at levels we don't give kids enough credit for. I'm thankful for these six amazing kids, who kept being kids while I worked through various models of parenting. I may never get it right, but I know that these kids are fantastic, and their Continue Reading...
Thanks #1 (Parents)
#1 I'm so thankful for my parents. I'm so glad they did, and still do care. When I feel like so many parents are asleep at the wheel these days, I'm so happy that my parents were present and participating in my life. Continue Reading...