The kids have learned how to use the phone. With a little prodding, Christian is able to recall my cell phone number. This is a good thing.
Here's my favorite voicemail, that I have been saving for a while now.
(click here if you don't see the video)
There's something to be said about the conveniences made available to us with the creation of these large department superstores. Wal-Mart, Meijer's, Target are all doing it. Now a days, you can pick up some home items, clothing for the kids and this weeks grocery all in one place. How great is that?
Furthermore, prices are so cheap, it's almost ridiculous to go somewhere else to purchase things. Especially when it comes to kid's clothing or toys. So, as a parent always watching how money is spent, I really have no choice.
Along with the good, there's always the bad. Wal-Marts has always had a bad reputation of treating their employees like crap. As well as roughing up manufacturers in selling items in bulk way below acceptable margins. There are also numerous problems brought to communities and their small businesses when a superstore takes root in their area.
But, the one thing that gets me... the biggest gripe I have is how large these places are. And, consequently how it never fails that once we get to the farther point from the closest restroom my boy has to "go potty."
UGH!
Recently, I've been doing a lot of self evaluating and trying to home in on a particular aspect of my life that I would like to write more about. In this day an age, we as individuals have a lot of responsibilities and wear many different hats. For example, I'm a father, husband, son, brother. I'm a business owner, sales person, janitor. I'm a technology junkie, programmer, fixer of computers. I'm a music lover, movie lover, book lover, artist, photographer. I'm a scuba diver, skier, gamer. Throw in the fact that I'm a typical 30-something year old guy, what do we have? The potential making of a mad man. Of all these roles, interests, hobbies, etc. what brings me the most joy (albeit with some frustrations) is being a dad. So, welcome to "Daddy Needs a Drink". This blog is my journal as a father of two highly energetic kids. Both of whom, I love very dearly. My, lovely, wife is an author here too. I'm trying to get her to write more... this might be the impetus. If you're looking for the other blog by the "other" me... check it out here.
