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Dad's day --
Richard had this to say at
1:26:00 AM on
6/22/2009.
Today was father's day. I had to ask Kate what we did for mother's day and she reminded me we were in Michian visiting our mothers. Today we were not visiting our dad's though. She had intended on letting me be lazy all day, but that plan did not work out too well. We did skip church though, because David was awake more than he was asleep Saturday night.
I worked from home on Friday and Kate stayed home as well. We felt guilty dropping off David at day care when we were both going to be home, but passed the feeling off as hunger and went to Starbucks for breakfast. Kate spent the day cleaning and tidying and I spent the day working. After a full day's effort on both our parts, we picked up the boy and ran some errands. Friday night we enjoyed Long John Silvers, which are few and far between in Washington. The newest one is in Everett and only about 15 minutes away in good traffic.
Saturday we went to the zoo with Roger, Shelly, Floyd, Wendy and Molly. It was Molly's first trip to the zoo and many pictures were taken of everyone having fun and acting like animals. After the zoo we went to Roger's house to provide motivation. Their nursery needed painting and I said I would help. After taping and removing outlet covers and providing my thoughts on techniques, we left. David was getting quite fussy and needed some good sleep. As you may have read earlier, he did not get it.
Sunday was hanging out with David doing guy things, like napping and drinking milk. After the guy things was softball. I managed to hit the ball over the short stop's head more times than he caught it, which is what I had hoped to do. I also made a great running catch, which is a plus.
After softball was a trip to Lowe's for many little things. I got two flex pipes for my garage sink and some wire to move the garage door opener. I also purchased some hooks so I can hang up my bike and have a little more room in the garage. Post a comment with how you spent your Dad's day.
I worked from home on Friday and Kate stayed home as well. We felt guilty dropping off David at day care when we were both going to be home, but passed the feeling off as hunger and went to Starbucks for breakfast. Kate spent the day cleaning and tidying and I spent the day working. After a full day's effort on both our parts, we picked up the boy and ran some errands. Friday night we enjoyed Long John Silvers, which are few and far between in Washington. The newest one is in Everett and only about 15 minutes away in good traffic.
Saturday we went to the zoo with Roger, Shelly, Floyd, Wendy and Molly. It was Molly's first trip to the zoo and many pictures were taken of everyone having fun and acting like animals. After the zoo we went to Roger's house to provide motivation. Their nursery needed painting and I said I would help. After taping and removing outlet covers and providing my thoughts on techniques, we left. David was getting quite fussy and needed some good sleep. As you may have read earlier, he did not get it.
Sunday was hanging out with David doing guy things, like napping and drinking milk. After the guy things was softball. I managed to hit the ball over the short stop's head more times than he caught it, which is what I had hoped to do. I also made a great running catch, which is a plus.
After softball was a trip to Lowe's for many little things. I got two flex pipes for my garage sink and some wire to move the garage door opener. I also purchased some hooks so I can hang up my bike and have a little more room in the garage. Post a comment with how you spent your Dad's day.
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It's Tuesday, almost --
Richard had this to say at
11:31:54 PM on
6/15/2009.
Over the weekend, Kate and I went to the Deming Logging Show, in Deming. We were on the road by 11 for the 1 o'clock start of the show and arrived just past 12:30. After unloading the gear and the family and making our way into the grandstand, they had finished the introductions and we were just in time for the national anthem. In the first event, the contestants had to chop down a fake tree so it landed on a cone they placed on the ground. Soon after the first event we realized we were sitting in the sun and David was getting quite warm. We found a shady spot by the food tent and had lunch and then headed home. As I review past news items I see that many times when we go places we leave early because one reason or another related to our son. I wonder if this is because we are catering too much to his wants and needs or if we are using him as an excuse to leave events we probably weren't too exciting about attending in the first place.
The rest of the weekend was yard work. I mowed the back lawn and front lawn and weed whacked around the driveway. I installed a new heat tent and burner in the grill and made headway on installing my sink. For those who haven't been following my sink saga, I am attempting to install a sink in my garage. I say attempting because I want to do this for zero dollars out of pocket. The previous owner of the house left behind many plumbing supplies which I have been using for my sink. I did have to spend $10 to get the purple stuff and two valves, but the sink and all the connecting pipes came with the house. I am missing one more piece, though, to connect the PCV to the sink itself. Perhaps another $5 investment is in order before the project can be complete.
Sunday was softball. The one area where I shine on our softball team is my speed. I play left field and rarely does a ball get by me in the air or on the ground. Similarly, I am rarely thrown out while running because I traverse the 65 feet between the bases quickly. Part of my success getting on base is hitting the ball slowly and on the ground. Generally the short stop has to come in six or seven steps to field one of my grounders, by which time I am on first base.
This past Sunday the distance of my hits increased, to the detriment of my batting average. Instead of taking several steps in, the infielders were able to field my hits off one hop or even in the air, causing me to get on base 2 of 5 chances. Perhaps next week I'll be able to hit out of the infield or return to my slow rollers.
Today was work and not much else. I did go in a little later than usual because I was hanging out with Kate and David before he went to daycare. If you didn't wish Clay a happy birthda in your last comment, don't forget to do that. If you did wish Clay a happy birthday in your last comment, comment this time about the content of this news item.
The rest of the weekend was yard work. I mowed the back lawn and front lawn and weed whacked around the driveway. I installed a new heat tent and burner in the grill and made headway on installing my sink. For those who haven't been following my sink saga, I am attempting to install a sink in my garage. I say attempting because I want to do this for zero dollars out of pocket. The previous owner of the house left behind many plumbing supplies which I have been using for my sink. I did have to spend $10 to get the purple stuff and two valves, but the sink and all the connecting pipes came with the house. I am missing one more piece, though, to connect the PCV to the sink itself. Perhaps another $5 investment is in order before the project can be complete.
Sunday was softball. The one area where I shine on our softball team is my speed. I play left field and rarely does a ball get by me in the air or on the ground. Similarly, I am rarely thrown out while running because I traverse the 65 feet between the bases quickly. Part of my success getting on base is hitting the ball slowly and on the ground. Generally the short stop has to come in six or seven steps to field one of my grounders, by which time I am on first base.
This past Sunday the distance of my hits increased, to the detriment of my batting average. Instead of taking several steps in, the infielders were able to field my hits off one hop or even in the air, causing me to get on base 2 of 5 chances. Perhaps next week I'll be able to hit out of the infield or return to my slow rollers.
Today was work and not much else. I did go in a little later than usual because I was hanging out with Kate and David before he went to daycare. If you didn't wish Clay a happy birthda in your last comment, don't forget to do that. If you did wish Clay a happy birthday in your last comment, comment this time about the content of this news item.
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happy birthday --
Richard had this to say at
10:02:34 AM on
6/11/2009.
Today is Clay's birthday. If my math skills are what they used to be, he's 17. Post a comment wishing Clay a happy birthday.
As much as I would love to devote an entire news item to a birthday wish, as I have done in the as, overlooked tidbits from the previous news item are more pressing.
David's checkup went well; he is 26 inches long and weighs 20 lbs, 2 oz. Legally he can still ride in his original car seat, but his girth makes extraction more of an ordeal than necessary. He is not quite over his cold, although now he's only phlegmy in the mornings.
My review is Thursday afternoon, so by the time you read this, it may have occurred. My boss provided me several topics for discussion, including accomplishments, needs, and ways they can improve. Given the fluid nature of my tasks and the size of the company, enumerating my long term needs is quite difficult.
Post a comment about my review if you wish, but don't forget Clay's birthday.
As much as I would love to devote an entire news item to a birthday wish, as I have done in the as, overlooked tidbits from the previous news item are more pressing.
David's checkup went well; he is 26 inches long and weighs 20 lbs, 2 oz. Legally he can still ride in his original car seat, but his girth makes extraction more of an ordeal than necessary. He is not quite over his cold, although now he's only phlegmy in the mornings.
My review is Thursday afternoon, so by the time you read this, it may have occurred. My boss provided me several topics for discussion, including accomplishments, needs, and ways they can improve. Given the fluid nature of my tasks and the size of the company, enumerating my long term needs is quite difficult.
Post a comment about my review if you wish, but don't forget Clay's birthday.
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more happenings in my life --
Richard had this to say at
11:15:18 AM on
6/9/2009.
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Last week not much was accomplished by me around the house because the Stanley Cup Finals are on. We didn't go to Roger's to watch any of the games, but he and I usually talk on the phone at least 3 times per game.
Friday was David's 4 month checkup. The appointment was supposed to be this week, but he's had a cough and some phlegm, so we moved the appointment up. Thankfully, he has been relative well-mannered through his cold, although Kate and I each spent a night with him in the lazyboy because laying flat was no good.
Sunday was church and softball. I stayed home from church with David because of his cold. At softball, I was 4 for 4 with 4 runs scored. Monday was a CRM meeting in Bellevue and that brings us to today. Don't forget to comment with your Stanley cup predictions.
Friday was David's 4 month checkup. The appointment was supposed to be this week, but he's had a cough and some phlegm, so we moved the appointment up. Thankfully, he has been relative well-mannered through his cold, although Kate and I each spent a night with him in the lazyboy because laying flat was no good.
Sunday was church and softball. I stayed home from church with David because of his cold. At softball, I was 4 for 4 with 4 runs scored. Monday was a CRM meeting in Bellevue and that brings us to today. Don't forget to comment with your Stanley cup predictions.
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