Random Events

A busy life in still life. :)

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Just a few random items.

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Hard at work

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Same kid, different basket

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Now he has a roll cage

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Audition for the role in "Little Jack Horner"

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Ready to shoot some hoops

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Blowing bubbles

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Little man, big ocean

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Random thoughts:

Getting Married after being happily single for 35 years is a surprising and amazing experience. Finding someone that can deal with you when you're a fully formed person and still wants to share your life is a long shot. I know I hit the jackpot.

Having a Baby when you're not even trying and you never though you'd be lucky enough to have a child is lightning striking twice.

Not to sound overly dramatic, but having Karen and Connor in my life is like nothing I though I would ever be fortunate enough to ever have. Karen is the most wonderful partner I could ever hope to have in life, and our little guy - wow - difficult to express how Happy he makes me. He is sweet, challenging, funny, sly, tough, loving, interesting, happy, expressive, smart - the best I could have hoped for and so much more.

I know thousands, millions, of people feel the same way about their little boys and girls, and they're absolutely right, too. To all of you, you have my salutations, and to those who've lost their wonder and their way, remember that you're children are relying on you to show them the way. Tell you children you love them often, and tell them why - make sure they know you believe in them and support them - help them become good people - caring people - smart people. Hug them. Instill in them a sense of right and wrong, and teach them to do right. Teach them to stand up for themselves and those that can't stand up on their own. Teach them to be kind to animals. Teach them that love is stronger than hate, and that doing the right thing sometimes means doing the hardest things. Anything worth having is worth working for.

For those still struggling, don't forget that patience is the one thing a parent needs more than anything else. Remember that your child has simple motivations. They aren't trying to make you mad: They are just hungry, or tired, or aren't feeling well. They want to go outside, and can't understand that they can't because it's cold and rainy. And, if YOU need help, ask someone.

Dale

March 29, 2008