A little more time, a little extra love, with those we love. Maybe one of the fundamental goals of my life. When I’m with those I love, I don’t want it to end. It’s the same for all of us, right? And so when the evening is waning — another waning lesson — I try …
Month: August 2021
Waning Lesson
Waning, as in "...drawing to a close; approaching an end...", Simple message, simple lesson: Make the most of it, make it count. As the day wanes, soak up those moments. As the work-day comes to close, give a little more focus, a bit more effort, to finish in good form. As the weekend rounds out, …
Mr. Grump
Usually comes out later at night, Mr. Grump. Usually after too many (petty?) dad lines crossed, Mr. Grump. Promises to be quick to bed, dashed, Mr. Grump. Too much too late too tired, skin too thin, even dad to kid, Mr. Grump. Then I get it. Hug in the dark from my son who comes …
Monday, Rip It~
Monday, pick-it-up, Monday, fire-up, Monday, rip it up, Let it fly free.
Bonus: Sublime Sunday
Blog like a tweet, Sunday afternoon, 2/3 ALL kids down the street at my brother’s house, hanging with his in-laws, One kid left behind, stayed behind, wanted to ride her bike up and down the street instead, Up and down, backyard hang, whichever works, easy Sunday afternoon, Go easy, Sunday afternoon.
New Shiny Things
Kids love new, shiny things. Maybe we all do. And treasure boxes; treasure boxes to tuck away all those new, shiny things; they become less shiny with time; then they become treasures. Under the bed, in the nightstand, into the closet, up in the rafters the treasures go. Hold on for years, decades. Magic to …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 