Thursday, September 27, 2007

Yup!  That’s My Child!

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

And it is only Wedneday!  Good Grief!

I do like my job.  I really do. 

The only thing that keeps me from totally loving it is the people I work with. 

To be blunt… They get on my nerves. 

Today, I had to basically go off on someone because when I asked for their assistance they flat out refused.  I have no patience for that.  We’re supposed to help the customer and when something gets in the way of my job, look out!

Oh the joys of life. 

Thank God I’m not in the office tomorrow.  I like days like that. 

Bring on more of them!

Monday, September 24, 2007

Chop it off!!!

My head hurts!  I think I have a sinus infection. 

Kill me.  Kill me..  Kill me.... 

Thursday, September 20, 2007

WWMRD

The world needs more people like this man.  Someone who is genuine and sincere.  Someone who is understanding caring, and most importantly someone who sees the best in people no matter what.  You could tell by the way he worded things that he deeply cares for people.  Not just in the demographics of which the show was geared to, but as he said, people who have grown up with him are still as important as they were all those years ago.

Mister Rogers, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. 

WWMRD.  “What Would Mister Rogers Do?” Now that’s something to think about. 

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Will it Blend?  Why would I want to find out?!?

Remind me never to bring my phone around this guy…

Click here to see what I’m talking about

Friday, September 14, 2007

Everybody hurts.  That memo I did receive.

Christmas Day.  You wake up early and make your way to the tree.  You have been waiting for months in hopes in getting the toy that you had your eyes on.  The excitement is overwhelming. 

Then reality sets in.  There are no presents.  There is no tree.  Christmas was only a figment of your imagination. 

Disappointment hurts. 

In case you didn’t know..

I am very impatient. 

There.  I had to throw that out there. 

Talk amongst yourselves.

Monday, September 10, 2007

This has been something long overdue.

First and foremost, I love this little girl.  She is the number one priority in my life.

Now that we’ve got that settled, I have something I need to get off my chest. 

Divorce sucks.  I have learned this the hard way.  I have also learned that it changes who you.  It makes you appreciate things that you took for granted in so many ways. 

One of the things that I appreciate the most is the way that Mo’s mother and I have worked hard to provide a stable environment for our child.  Yes, there have been many tears shed out of sadness and anger over the past 15 months, but throughout it all, we have a responsibility to rise above it all and be the best parents we can be.  Conventional wisdom thinks that divorced parents should remain at war and put the children in the middle only to be caught in the cross fire.  If you have an issue with the other person, go ahead and use your children as a pawn.  Conventional wisdom thinks that keeping two separate lives for your children is the way to go.  Cooperation between parents is frowned upon. 

While we were married, Stacy and I never quite went with the way of conventional wisdom.  We have been able to work together on things from the complex to the most simple.  When it came to creating an after-school youth ministry in Lima, Ohio, we did it our way and were very good at it(Complex).  When it came to selecting furniture for our new living room, we collaborated and came up with something quite beautiful(Simple).  As parents, we strive to do the same thing.  As two parents living in two separate houses, our goal is to create ONE WORLD FOR OUR CHILD.  There is no separation between the time spent with one parent and the other.  Yes, there may be “Daddy’s house” and “Mommy’s house” but to Mo this is all apart of her world; and in each of those worlds, there is only one mommy and one daddy. 

We strive to create a world that is balanced for our child and because of that our daughter is happy and well-adjusted.  Why?  Because we control what happens around her.  There are some people out there who think it should be different.  Some of those people are either divorced or going through a divorce.  They think that what we are doing is wrong.  What they don’t see is that they are screwing up their own children by being so insecure and selfish.  They are polarizing their children in order for their own selfish gain.  Whether it be though their own divorce or the divorce of someone else.

If you love your children, you will AT ALL COSTS put them first.  Do you want to see them struggle with indecision when in they are in the presence of both parents? Do you want to see them grow up afraid to talk about one parent in front of the other? 

Challenge me on this if you dare.  Go ahead.  I’ll tell you right away to mind your own business.  As I said, my child has one mother and one father.  We alone set the standard for her life.  We alone are the ones responsible.  Yes, we are more than appreciative of those who love and care for her.  You people are wonderful, but in the end, her mother and I are the ones who are the most accountable. 

I know that this matter is far from over, but I can assure you that I will spare nothing to keep my child happy.  You can keep your conventional wisdom.  We have no use for it here.

I don’t know about you…

But after another long and busy weekend, I’m pooped! 

Other than that, this weekend was wonderful.  One of the things that delighted me the most was to see Mo play at the baseball stadium this weekend.  She was such a good little girl.  She played and ran and played and ran and ran and ran.  Sunday, after the game was finished, the kids were allowed to run the bases.  I didn’t Mo would be interested, but she tore around that field non-stop.  I was so proud of my little girl.  She is getting so big.  We had a picnic afterwards and people were allowed to play on the field.  Mo wanted to race me from first base all the way to the wall in center field.  The kid can run!! 

Here’s to my little one who makes me proud everyday.  Thank goodness she was able to sleep in today.  She deserves it. 

Forgive the boo-boo on the nose.  The rites of passage for any rough and tumble toddler. 

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

I’m Sad Right Now..

Going through some things here that are really bumming me out.  You wonder why certain things were/are brought into your life.  What is the purpose?  Do we find out at some later point only to go “OH I GET IT!” ?  I wish I knew. 

Instead of bumming you all out with my mindless pondering, I ask you to take a momentary distraction with me…

Now, isn’t that better?

Saturday, September 01, 2007

TMP:  Eisley

In the continuing series of bringing you music that I find interesting, today I offer up the band Eisley.  It’s obvious that I have a fascination for chick vocals and this band is no different.  I don’t recall when and where I first heard them, but from the get-go I was a big fan.  If I had to give them a label, I would say that they’re the next step for any Sixpence None the Richer fans.  It gives me that kind of vibe. 

What struck me curious about this band is that they are very young.  I believe most of them are brothers/sisters.  Now, don’t get all Hanson on me.  It’s not THAT bad.  Take a gander at this video and judge for yourself.  I think you’re gonna like ‘em.