Thursday, November 18, 2010

Melinda

Well, what can I say? I have no substantial words to express how I am feeling right now. Melinda died yesterday. She leaves behind a son, family, and countless friends. It is heartbreaking... I sat by my fire pit last night and all I could think is how she will never laugh again... she will never smile again... she will never do anything again.
I would write more but I can't come to terms with all this death lately.
No Worries
Ray

Monday, November 8, 2010

Moody with a Chance of Zits

You ever come across a person that is moody at all times of the day? Doesn't it make you want to run in the other direction? Or is that just me? The problem with the person that I am talking about is that it is my daughter. She is 8.. almost 9 years old. I see the little zit on her forehead and my blood pressure rises about 100 points or so. I see her getting more emotional than in the days past and I am just not sure what to do. She thinks that her opinion of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness is relevant every single time I tell her to do something.
Don't mistake this as me saying my daughter is out of control... or just a bad kid.... that she is not. She is mostly respectful (yes sir... yes ma'am.) She still hugs and kisses me and tells me that she loves me everyday. This morning she knew that I wasn't feeling well so she got herself ready for school and only woke me up when it was time to go to the bus. She is an independent child. She is so loving and courteous.
It's just that in the past month or so, she has been a walking... TALKING... pain in my rear. I know, I sound pretty crazy... but this parenting thing is kicking my tail. My daughter, on the other hand, is acting like she wants me to kick HER tail.
No Worries
Ray