I always looked forward to weekends so that I could wind down and relax after a long weeks work of 20 or 30 hours. But nowadays, it just doesn't happen. My wife knows everyone under the Sun and I have a 3 and 1 year old, so...
Example. Friday we went to the Watsons after work for dinner and hangin out. I believe we got home after 9 and then spent the next hour or so putting kids to bed. Saturday, Joanna had to get up and cook for a baby shower for her friend. So I took care of the kids for the most part all day until she got home around 4 o'clock. During the day, I played bball with them, pushed them on the swing, took them to Zaxbys and Target, and then came home for rest and naps. Thats when I heard the awful sound of water drips on my entry way floor. So with both kids in my arms I darted upstairs to see the sink overflowing (drain was backed up), onto the floor. The carpet was soaked. Downstairs the light fixture was filled with water and there were 2 big water stains in the ceiling. So I fought back a few unnecessary words, put the kids down, got out my wrench and snake-it and unclogged the drain. What a man I am. This made us late to Jeff Kudrna's birthday party. I got me a black lager and said now I get to chill, talk to some peeps, and play pool. None of that happened, as I volunteered to watch the kids while others did the above. I pushed Shea, Ella and Seth on the swing, taught them how to climb across the monkey bars, and got spit up on by Nash. It was a great night. Really, I enjoyed it. Then today, Sunday, got home from church, mowed the lawn and cut down limbs, then went to eat with the Owings. Now I am home finally, resting for a long week at work. Well not too long, we leave Wed for Navarre Beach again for the 2nd time in as many weeks...I guess my life is pretty cool after all.
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Bubs! You are a busy man!! But you are so sweet to spend time with your kiddos and other peoples kiddos even tho you really want to rest. You have always been so willing to serve people and with a smile on your face. That's one of the many things I love about you!!
I agree with Angie, BUT I think you need to rest. That whole Sabbath thing is difficult and necessary, in my opinion. All in your life will benefit from such self-care.
I will be harboring bitterness that you're going to a warm beach again! Seattle's beaches are awesome, but you'd get frost bite if you actually tried to get in the water.
Laurie
p.s. happy to see you're blogging.
haha. I'm at work (nannying) and accidently posted my comment under the blog name of the family I work for. Let's try this again...
sounds like a fun life to me..the kind that you never get bored ..and doesnt God give us one day for rest,,well ,,with His sense of humor, He didnt tell us what the rest of the week would be like!!!!ps..now i know why i didnt get a return call from you this weekend..check your voicemail on your home phone and cell phone..my son
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