37 Lessons for my Boys
I didn’t write the 37 lesson but I agree with them. I am pretty sure that I have been following them with out knowing. I am going to add one more to make it 38 lessons.
38. Follow what feels right for you.
Life Lessons for My Sons – notes from mom
My list of life lessons I want to teach my children.
1. Don’t let a day go by without doing something for someone else. It’s as easy as holding the door for someone. It makes them happy and makes you happy too.
2. When you’re in your twenties – you’re still learning and growing. You’ll understand in your 30’s.
3. Invite the new kid to sit with you on the bus or eat with you at lunch.
4. Be creative! You grew up with a mom wielding a glue gun and a dad who constructed Lego creations and drew you pictures.
5. Be passionate about your job. You don’t have to keep the same one the rest of your life, but like what you do.
6. We all have to do the grunt work sometimes. It doesn’t matter how educated you are or how much money you have.
7. Be active in your own life. Don’t let it pass you by.
8. Dumb actions early in life can alter your ability to get the job you’d like in the future.
9. Go on vacation with your family at least once a year. Families need to learn how to vacation with one another.
10. Always send thank you notes (that you’ve written).
11. Live without debt. Money problems ruin marriages, friendships, and jobs.
12. Treat the waitress with respect.
13. Do not settle for a spouse. Wait. God has just the right one for you and we’ve been praying for her.
14. Sex is great – just save it for the one you love!
15. Depression is hard to handle. If you struggle with it, learn how to deal with it and get help.
16. Having a relationship with God is important. One way to continue to grow and learn is by being active in your church.
17. Laugh! It’s the best stress reliever.
18. Understanding The Five Love Languages is a simple way to have a healthy relationship with your spouse.
19. Be mindful of what you watch on TV or the internet. Too much of a bad thing is bad.
20. Everyone needs to have boundaries in their relationships. It’s too easy to get pulled in every direction.
21. You don’t need alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes to have a good time.
22. The best thing you can do for your children is to love your spouse.
23. Have a firm handshake, it shows your confidence.
24. Work Hard, Play Hard.
25. Be careful about engaging in emotional relationships with women who are not your wife.
26. Give back to your community. While you’re doing good for others, it really does the most for you!
27. Try to use your time wisely. Too much free time is not productive.
28. Life, love, and relationships are not like the movies. Neither is sex.
29. Lending someone money can ruin a perfectly good relationship and your bank account.
30. This will go against our “give it your best all the time” talk – give 90% at work and save 10% for home. Your family deserves some of your best too.
31. Wear Sunscreen. Trust me.
32. Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults.
33. Using good manners and being respectful can help you land your dream job.
34. You’ve been given some great gifts and talents. Find time to nurture them.
35. Mental health days are good for the soul.
36. Choose a spouse that is also your best friend. That will make you happiest in the end.
37. Call your mom.
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A friend shared this with me “You need to teach your daughters to distinguish between a man who flatters her – and a man who compliments her. A man who views her as property – and a man who views her properly. A man who lusts after her – and a man who loves her. A man who believes he is God’s gift to women – and a man who remembers a woman was God’s gift to man… And then teach our boys to be that kind of man.“
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I went back to work today. They will pay me a more than fair wage. In return I should show up every day and work. Sounds fair. But is it?
I work 6 days a week and shift work. I miss seeing my boys and wife two weeks out of the month. That is the only thing bad about my job. The time away from my family.
I do make up for it by spending as much time with the family on my nonworking hours.
I thought I was going to have all this bad stuff to say about my work but I don’t. It is easy work. I don’t mind coming in. I get lots of vacation. Almost 7 weeks. I can get my projects figured out while I am working. There is no thinking on the job just doing. No stress…..just show up and work.
Parenting
Wow. I think my son has found something physical he enjoys. Santa brought him a skateboard for Christmas. As a parent I want to foster any and all things my kids want todo.
So today I brought my son to an indoor skateboard park. He was slow at first and fell many times. I thought for sure he would give up or want to leave early. No that didn’t happen. He asked me to stay later. I gave him and extra half hour. Man he was beaming. We decided that a membership and some lessons are in order. Now he waits for his next time at the skate park.
Happy New Year
Wow another year has started again. We spent last night away with family.
I was woken up by my youngest. What away to start the year.
I took the other photo of the star wars Lego set up because I find the all over the house.
This year I am hoping to find (new to me) Guelph businesses for my purchases. I want to post something here every day.
Cheers 
A year in the life!
Well here we go. It is getting close to the end of the year. I am starting to reflect about the things I have accomplished over the passed year. These accomplishments may have help other people and may not have. But they did make me feel good.
I started the year with family and will end the year with family.
I was able to be part of a team that brought an exciting event to so many individuals. This fund raising event raised $70,000 dollars. I love to promote our event so please check it out. Southern Ontario Amazing Race is a truly unique fund raising event.
Musical Theatre captured my interest just a short time ago. It pretty much fell into my lap. A young women named Meeghan followed up a lead and contacted me about helping out building sets. I felt like I was invited into a family. I was able to be a part of 2 shows for Royal City Musical Productions. We did Once upon a Mattress and White Christmas. These two shows did very well.
I was able to complete many custom projects for my customers. Clattenburg Woodworks is proving to be a economical choice for custom builds.
I have been able to be a big part of my family’s lives. My boys are open and honest individuals. My wife always get the encouragement to follow whatever her heart desires.
I have also done many interesting that have made me smile over the past year.
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