just because you can....

There are certain things that boys will do just because we are wired different than girls.  When I was a kid .. may be sixth or seventh grade I picked up a big lump of worms that I saw after a big rain.  No rhyme or reason - only because I saw them there. Yesterday Matthew and I went fishing. We caught a baby bass and some blue gills but Matt caught a frog.  I knew we could not keep him but he was determined to catch him.  It was a small bull frog.  Mom asked why bother... I responded that boys will be boys. In many cases this is the truth. Men/boys can be impulsive. To do somthing for  no other reason but to do it.  Now do not get me wrong -- please think about somthing before you do it first - that alone can save your life..... , but sometimes what you do because you can do it can be great. Take a chance and say hello to that girl.  Learn to ride a motorcycle.  Learn how to play an instrument.  Hold a door open for some one. Give time to a charity.  Go see a movie alone. Be in a play. - Do somthing just because.  Sit in the shade and watch cars go by.   Go catch frogs.......

Playin Hooky

In life things can get complicated quickly. You have to plan for every thing. Plan your vacations, plan your visits and plan where you need to dos.  Some days its ok to play hooky and be spontaneous.  In the past 3 weeks I have had a chance to go to the water parks of Wisconsin and to teh Museum of Science and Industry with you. Both have been semi unplanned. Mom made a suggestion and it sounded good for you kids.  The trip to Wisconsin Dells is a better example.... I really had no idea that I wanted to go until the drive. What I mean by that is you get stuck in such a routine of work and school , school and work.  Linda (your mom) taught me that's it ok to take a day off for your self..... Take a day off for your family and take a day off for you kids.... It keeps that family healthy.  

   You two boys had no clue that you were going at all.  In fact we told you that we were taking you down town to pull weeds at your grand parents for the week end.... Surprise!!!! Mom made all the arrangements. Even thou I did not get in to the water rides as much as you did I had a fun time being away from the rest of the world.  You boys had such a fun time in the parks - the wave pool the hurricane and other slides. We ate pizzan and junk food and passed out after a day in the water..... Remember to take days off for you and your family... It does every one some good!!!!