Update 9/3/2006

Life has been somewhat muddled lately. I have gone through a job transition and I am adapting to a new work schedule. When asked about my schedule, I find that many people have a bit of a grimace on their face.

Truthfully, I am enjoying the time I have to be with my family in the mornings. I use to come home from work so tired in the evenings that I didn’t have much to offer them, as far as energy for play or emotional/physical support for Jaena. Since the job change I have had the opportunity to do both, more frequently and with more stamina. I tell people that I now have the opportunity to give my family “my best” instead of “my worst.” I think Jaena would confirm this.

On Tuesday mornings Jaena takes M with her to Mom’s group (a Bible study specifically for moms). This gives E and I a chance to connect as father and son (I call it Daddy/Bubby day). Today we drove around Marion looking for houses for my parents (trying to get my mom and dad to move here). After this venture he and I went to the park that is near the University and played on the playground. It was a little muddy but we seemed to effectively avoid the puddles. When we were finished at the park we returned to my car which was actually a tank today because we were pretending we needed to blow up the bad guys who were calling E bad names (so he said). I loaded him in and got him buckled. I then closed his door and climbed into my seat, placed the key into the ignition and turned. Nothing! The car would not start. I tried a few more times to no avail and finally decided that it was time to start walking.

To make a long story short, a friend found us walking so we hitched a ride home just in time for me to get ready for work.

So I have nothing to deep this time, just an update.