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A Simple Dad
Jan. 30, 2007
New man is the best Men's Magazine by far
I don't get to read too much anymore (compared to what I use to do). However, when I go on my Corporate trips, I do read on and within the airport, as well as at the hotel.
I accidently came across the magazine "New Man" when I was in Texas at a Mardels. On a whim, I picked one up. Since then, I became a subscriber.
On the plane, I was finally able to look at my month old magazine. It is one of the very rare mags I have ever come across that I can read literally cover to cover,. |
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Jan. 25, 2007
Week in PA
I have been at Corporate all this week. I flew to PA Sunday night and I shall return home tomorrow morning.
I mentioned this in my other blog......
"I can tell why some people get wrapped up in their work. I see it up here, every time I come. There are those individuals that have their work as their identity. Everything revolves around it. Their success or failure at the work force drives their value of themselves. When they put those same "unrealistic" goals upon others that do not share that same view, it gets complicated in working with them. Personally, my world is currently in Oklahoma. Being away from them (even for a short time) is a reminder of it. That, and re-watching the home videos is a stark reminder of how fast time truly does fly."
but thought this format, I would expand on it.
In some respects, I think I would be the same way, if I was alone. Work is all that there is. Believe me, there is plenty of it to keep you busy. I see many 'older' peers that have started their married life late, having children when their in their late 30's or early 40's due to putting their work goals first. They have laid a financial or career foundation down before 'settling down'. That is all fine and good, till you wonder what of those that have a accident and don't quite make it to the family time.
I think I would be the same, but in reality I would not. I am one of those individuals that must work for someone else. That someone else was initially my wife, and now she and my children. I recall Paul saying it is better to be single than married.
1 Corinthian 7:8-9 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
1 Corinthians 7:32-35 ....An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord's affairs - how he can please the Lord. But a married man is converned about the affairs of this world - how he can please his wife - and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord's affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world - how she can please her husband. I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.
Of course, he is referring to putting God first. A single person would have more time to devote to God, than one having the responsibility of a family.
But given that, I feel there are indeed some that really need to be married. it puts the priority (or should ) off of oneself and onto the family. Your not working for yourself and your own toys, rather working to provide for the family in whole. It puts a whole new bearing of responsibility on ones shoulders.
So, as I reviewed some home videos last night, alone in my hotel room, I am thankful to God for providing me the family I have, the responsibility bestowed upon me. |
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Jan. 18, 2007
New Technology is a great thing
When I was a kid, we didn't really have flash cards to learn math. Oh, there were some at school, but I honestly do not recall having any at home. Personally, I love math and science. I excelled in those two subjects. I would imagine partly due to my interest, and it seemed easy for me to pick up.
Today's kids have so many options in learning subject matter, it's not even funny. Although one thing is common today, each of todays options comes with a battery or electronic chip.
Kel found two gadgets for the kids.
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Our son is playing the "Light N Strike Math" and our daughter is playing the "Twist and Shout Muliplication".
The Math game provides you a add/subtract/muliple/divide problem and you have to hit the answer (when the light is on the right button). The Twist and Shout is similiar in providing you problems and gives you 3 possible answers. You hit the side when the correct answer is stated.
Each game is setup as a game, but they are inadvertly learning their math skills.
I said it before, and I will say it again. Why didn't they have this kindof stuff when I was a kid? |
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Jan. 14, 2007
Not as tough as they use to be
I am currently reading "Struggle for a Continent" by Albert Marrin. It's a fascinating story on the French and Indian wars, 1690-1760.
Part of the book had writings of a 8 year old white boy in his experience after he was taken by the Indians. They adopted him as their own. The indians believed boys should become strong men. In his own words he writes.....
"In the beginning of winter, he used to raise me by daylight every morning and make me sit down in the creek up to my chin in the cold water, in order to make me hardy as he said, whilst he would sit on the bank smoking his pipe until he thought I had been long enough in the water. He would then bid me to dive. After I came out of the water he would order me not to go near the fire until I would be dry. I was kept at that till the water was frozen over. He would then break the ice for me and send me in as before."
I read this part to the kids the other night, asking them, 'aren't you glad we don't do that'? They both felt yes. : )
I am amazed to read of those going through periods such as prior to the Revolutionary War, during the Civil War, ect.
All these modern conviences we take for granted today, would be gold back then.
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Jan. 13, 2007
Not my dads feet
I had to share this story. Yesterday, my wife took the kids ( 7yr B 9yr G ) to skating with some other home school families. Seems my wife and 9 year old daughter were discussing how much she is like mom and dad.
My daughter reported to her she didn't mind having dad's eyes, dad's hair, or dad's love for salads, but she hopes she doesn't have dad's feet.
Dad's feet?
Yeah mom, nothing against dad, but he lost both of his big toe nails, they stink and when they get wet outside, he gets sick.
I had to chuckle. Our daughter believes she is one half (50 %) of each of us. I try to convey she is 100 percent her own. |
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Jan. 11, 2007
Hangman with a twist
In order to help the kids learn their spelling words my wife had come up with some good ideas. I thought of the hangman and tonight, I put a new twist to it.
We would play the hangman using their words. I would have two going at the same time, one for each child on each of the white board. Once their hung, I would keep the game over. If they miss the next letter, I would have them do a push-up.
It was interesting to see them to play it. At first they didn't mind the push-up, then as the game went on they grew tired and I noticed they actually concentrated more to not do the push-up. I think the next time, I will have them do a sit-up.
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Jan. 9, 2007
Don't mess with the schedule
In all the Homeschool groups, I find the wives running the show for the most part. The husbands are working outside the house, as the wives manage the structure and teachings for the kids. There are those small individual circumstances where the husband makes no attempt to assist. But alas, the scheduling is the topic of this entry.
In our home, Kel runs the show with homeschooling. She does an excellent job of this. She is more organized than I (I have to admit it at times). Working with the kids, they have a schedule going on.
The other day, I stepped in and helped out during the day. The kids had asked if they could take a break. It was before 10 a.m. Being the "man" I said sure. Well that didn't fly. Seems they do not take a break till after 10 a.m. They know it, and used my naivity. The wife informed me and the kids, she has a schedule, and they knew the schedule.
So husbands out there, I would suggest you don't mess with the schedule. |
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Dec. 22, 2006
Great Vid on Homeschooling
Dec. 22, 2006
New to Home Schooling
I am a simple dad. My wife was first to look into Homeschooling. This is our first year. I was hesitant at first, but I have since seen the benefits as well as the unlimited possibilities that are there to grab.
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