I like my job. I think I have a pretty good job. It pays the bills, gets me home at a descent time and has great perks. For some reason I get the vibe that my kids feel differently.
It's Saturday night dinner. Everything is very casual. The kids have been scattered around the house doing various activities. Madi and Hannah have been watching tv. Usually they are watching something we Tivo'd and skip through the commercials. Evidentally, this was not the case today.
As we are trying to figure out who-gets-what leftovers, Madison says, "Hey Dad, have you ever heard of Eagle's Gate College?"
"Umm, no." I replied.
"Well, you can go back to school there and get training for a better job."
"Thanks Madi, but I already have a good job."
"But, they get you out of your deadend job and into a job that can take you places."
I am seriously cutting back on the amount of tv that kid gets to watch.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Batter Up!
Madi and Hannah opted to play softball this year. Actually, Hannah is too young for softball and tee ball, so she played kickball.
Both the girls said they enjoyed playing ball alot more than soccer. Both agreed there was too much running in soccer. Since Madi has never played softball, Jenny, the resident softball pro decided to practice with her. Madi had a great season. It overlapped with Jenny's city league games. Close to the end of the season, Jenny took Madi to watch one of her games.
"Favorite" Aunt Jen was also playing and it was her go at bat. Jen stepped up to the plate and was totally in the zone when Madi (keep in mind she has my volume control) decided she needed to pass on some words of encouragement to Jen.
"You can do it Jen!" Madi yelled. Then came the coaching, "Bend your knees Jen!" Followed by, "Keep your body turned! Keep your eye on the ball!" Jen, the umpire, the pitcher, and everyone else got a good chuckle.
Then it was Mom's turn up to bat. The first pitch was pretty weak, so Jenny let it go by for ball 1. With that, Coach Madison was back in action shouting, "Hey Mom, it's alright, but next time don't forget to swing!"
You gotta love a good coach.
Both the girls said they enjoyed playing ball alot more than soccer. Both agreed there was too much running in soccer. Since Madi has never played softball, Jenny, the resident softball pro decided to practice with her. Madi had a great season. It overlapped with Jenny's city league games. Close to the end of the season, Jenny took Madi to watch one of her games.
"Favorite" Aunt Jen was also playing and it was her go at bat. Jen stepped up to the plate and was totally in the zone when Madi (keep in mind she has my volume control) decided she needed to pass on some words of encouragement to Jen.
"You can do it Jen!" Madi yelled. Then came the coaching, "Bend your knees Jen!" Followed by, "Keep your body turned! Keep your eye on the ball!" Jen, the umpire, the pitcher, and everyone else got a good chuckle.
Then it was Mom's turn up to bat. The first pitch was pretty weak, so Jenny let it go by for ball 1. With that, Coach Madison was back in action shouting, "Hey Mom, it's alright, but next time don't forget to swing!"
You gotta love a good coach.
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