Day 12

I'm slacking. I missed another day. I went from work, to Colton's practice (which lasted almost two and a half hours) and then went to bed within an hour of getting home. I had to get up early on Saturday. So anyway, let me think...

As always, I enjoy Colton's practices. He really enjoyed the part of the practice they had never done before. Nate had him and the other third baseman, Cody, diving for the ball. He missed it more times than he got it, but I think it helped him get ready for what might be coming. He slid into more bases he had ever slid into before. He likes to slide as much as possible, but these times it was out of necessity and he was able to avoid the tag each time. Good times.

After stopping by Taco Bell, we went home where Gabrielle had a friend over spending the night. She's in heaven with girlfriends over. She enjoys doing all the girl stuff she doesn't get to do when her friends aren't there. Another friend showed up later and Colton had a friend for the night as well, so Kim certainly has her hands full.

Noah didn't run up to me saying "Dad!" today. He was too busy playing with his firetruck. That was good to see. It seems like they learn by leaps and bounds, and because I know that Colton and Gabrielle are still surprising me quite often with their intelligence or kindness, I will have the pleasure of seeing the learning process first hand for many more years. Noah's cackle made me laugh later on. For what seemed like no reason whatsoever, he ran by me as I sat in the chair, with an odd laugh I don't hear from him very often. I think he was just trying to go play with the other kids, but Kim and I shared a look at each other, then started laughing. :D

Dennis and Jennifer want their computer back. I liked having the extra one there for the kids, but they're not using it much anyway. Kim said Dennis said I'd be mad, but that is the furthest thing from the truth. Even though it just needed to be blown out with some compressed air, I'm glad they'll be getting some more use out of it. I'm just happy I could help.

I'm still surprised at the effect that prayer vigil had on my life. I think of God very often now as far as praising Him for all the good He has done in my life. There are bound to be rough roads ahead, but with Him in my heart and Kim and the kids by my side, I feel we can make it through anything.

Praise God.