This is my 97th post and I am announcing that post #100 here is going to be the next edition of the Catholic Carnival, I am working alot this week and starting to get everything ready for the carnival. You can see the information about the carnival here and you can submit an article here. You can also find the current edition here at 50 Days After.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Hosting The Catholic Carnival
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
40 reasons to have a child
Okay, so I highlighted posts by Karen and Sarah in response to the 40 reasons not to have kids. Well, I figure we should have 40 reasons to have another child from a dad's perspective
1. I don't know why they say grown men don't cry.
2. Children are much more fun much longer than any new cell phone or Ipod.
3. Put that geekiness to use, have a daughter and teach her how to use that GPS so you can GeoCache together.
4. A small voice in the middle of the night, "Daddy, I'm scared."
5. You always remember the first time that 1 month old fall asleep on your chest.
6. Have you ever seen a smile that will break your heart? You Will.
7. A kiss is a terrible thing to waste.
8. When you are carrying a baby, you always have an excuse out of any awkward social setting.
9. Candy Land; Chutes and Ladders, need I say more?
10. Someone to mow the lawn with you.
11. 7 minutes old, they will try to get your glasses but already have your heart.
12. Late night television is much better while holding an almost asleep infant.
13. You change their diapers today; you will have someone to change yours in twenty-forty years.
14. No better gift than someone to stand by them than a sibling for your kids.
15. The first time you see your newborn child is thirty times more intense than your first love.
16. The pitter patter of your child’s steps when you come home from work will brighten your day.
17. Really tight and snug bear hugs.
18. Someone that wants to hear all those exciting stories of your childhood over and over again.
19. Learning to love was never this much fun before.
20. Nothing quite like having someone that truly believes you can pull a quarter out of their ear.
21. The enjoyment of having someone steal your nose.
22. The ability to kiss a bobo and make it all better.
23. Because you love their smile when they beat you in a race or any game for that matter.
24. The feeling of them clinging to you the first time a pet or someone they love dies.
25. From the mouth of babes come truths that are beyond their years.
26. Milk and Oreo tea parties.
27. Licking the bowl while the cookies are in the oven is more fun when its shared.
28. They are cuter covered in mud than your dog is covered in mud.
29. Better than a cat, plus no litter box.
30. Immortal soul = Eternal relationship.
31. Become closer to God, create something with him.
32. The only thing more beautiful than your pregnant wife is when she is holding your new child for the first time.
33. You like pickles and when your wife is pregnant you will have a good excuse to go get some in the middle of the night.
34. Teaching a child to mow is a very rewarding experience.
35. Playing patty-cake with an 11-month old never gets old.
36. Perfect reason to pop popcorn and watch a favorite classic childhood movie.
37. Children know you are invincible and you have the privilege of wrestling the monsters out of their room.
38. Butterfly kisses.
39. The perfect reason to get out some coloring books, crayons and have fun.
40. The realization that fulfillment in life is found in living it for someone else is priceless, so is the value of your child’s immortal soul.
********************update********************
In an effort to increase the visibility of the positive, I am trying to add links here to other posts higlighting this, just to increase authorities and popularities on blog search sights if we all do this it will help.
The BookwormMontessori for Everyone (who has 75 reasons!!!)
My thoughtful Daughter
So, last night I had to work a 4 hour OT shift at work (until 0300) and I called home to let my wife know that I wouldn't be walking through the door about 2310 that night. My oldest daughter answered the phone and we had a wonderful conversation about her day and I asked her what she was doing. She told me she was making choclate pudding and that is one of my favorite desserts. My daughter politely informed me that she was going to be saving a serving for me. As I got home I peeked in the fridge and my pudding was waiting for me, but I was so tired that I ended up going straight to bed. I know that my favorite dessert is waiting for me after lunch and my daughter loves me. Thank you Mary Beth, I love you sweet daughter.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Update!
It is my Mnday and I am about to be off to work for the day, I am going to keep working on my 40 reasons post while I am at work (getting close to 1/2 way). Also, I am getting ready to make a big announcement about something that is going to happen next week, so stay tuned.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Sunday, October 14, 2007
just another day of Catholic pondering: My 40 Reasons to Have Kids
In my prior post I highligted Karen's reasons, another great set is found here:
just another day of Catholic pondering: My 40 Reasons to Have Kids
Maybe I should work on a list from a Dad's point-of-view.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Karen Edmisten: 40 Reasons to Have Kids
This may be written by a mother for mothers but with a little changing of the verbage and position of the speaker it applies to dads and its just plain awesome.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Karen Edmisten: 40 Reasons to Have Kids
The Moat Monster
I guess I really can draw....never would have thought I could. See my wife's blog post about Fine Art Friday's.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Homeschoold Adventure #2 (VideoCast)
Okay, another video is up, still learning all the ins and outs of Windows MovieMaker.
I should also check into finding some podsafe music or something for bumpers, an intro and credits.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S.
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The wonder of Children
Found this little gem while I was waiting for the latest edition of Homeschool Adventures to compile.
I am truly blessed as a father. I love you girls.
Under the Mercy,
Matthew S
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Call me "The Great White Hunter"
Well, my oldest daughter needed a second cricket for her terrarium (my old small 5 gallon fish tank turned into a terrarium that is) as the current tennant, Nemo Shark, was a bit lonely. Mary Beth, my oldest, sent me off to work with a piece of tupperware for this purpose and I mentioned it to a few of my co-workers. Well, on the way out I wasn't having much luck until one of my co-workers told me to hurry over, they had found the elusive female cricket. I may have to start doing short video podcasts, it was definitely fun.
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