It was that moment of decision. Do you do something or not? If so, what do you? There’s not really enough time to sort through these potential answers because the window of opportunity is incredibly short and closing fast. It’s now or never. And in my uncertainty, the delay is eliminating opportunities.

I suppose this scenario could apply to countless things. Even as I re-read it I think about how many ways it could go. But for the purpose of this post it’s about sneaking. Perhaps that’s an understatement, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. I’m talking about a scene that unfolded in front of me this morning.

The culprit didn’t know she was being watched. In fact, I’m quite certain that she was confident she’d gotten away with her plot. I wonder what she’ll think when she finds her treasure gone? Now, the first assumption is that we’re talking about my daughter. But we’re not. Actually, if we were there’d have been no delay in deciding what course of action to take - mom’s learn these things like knee jerk reactions. In fact, the great battle is learning how to control those reactions. The questioning comes when it’s not your child. How much can/should you do?
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Isn’t it amazing how things that bug you can be really meaningful? Take my current hunger pangs for example. They’re really bugging me, but they’re also reminding me how addicted I became to soda which filled me with empty calories far too much. So it’s a good thing that helps me be strong as I attempt to overcome my addiction.

Every day things big and small can have as much or as little meaning in our lives as we give them. I like to find the positive twist and when I saw this photo today I realized how appropriate it was for this thought. Turning those little bugs into positive things. Kids are like bugs in many ways. They’re always around, always wanting to eat or snack on something and demanding your attention. They also make life worth living, give back more than they take and teach you all the important things in life.

So what’s bugging you?

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Well, it’s been a long weekend at my house. I’ve enjoyed my little blogging break and have found a lower desire than usual to jump back into some writing. Crazy how the inspiration comes and goes in waves sometimes.

I can actually see how the process of exaggeration and embellishment work. Sometimes when you’re feeling less than inspired it’s easy to want to come up with something to fill the void. Other times you may just want to really drive home a point and so may take some liberties to make something up. This is fine when you’re a fictitious author or writer, in fact it’s your job. But when you’re writing about matters of fact and truth this is a dangerous place to go. And I’m thinking about it this morning because of an e-mail I just received.
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Time that is - I’m always wondering where it’s gone. The past few days and the next are full of family fun that comes with a 3 day weekend. And as it hits, I realize that next month will bring the end of school, start of summer and a big family vacation. All the while, I’m sitting here scratching my head pretty sure we just started a new year a few weeks ago and can’t comprehend how we can be approaching the middle of it already!

But for now it’s decorating eggs, taking in movies (We REALLY liked Disney’s “Meet The Robinsons”), eating out and enjoying some time in our yard. If anyone can determine where the past couple months have gone would you let me know? I’m really curious how they just vanished without notice.

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This is a picture of my daughter a few years ago in the New York City Disney store. Of all the wondrous moments watching her drink in everything around her, this room was the most captivating for both of us. You could literally feel the dreams building inside her as she walked through it. I found myself getting misty eyed as I snapped this picture. I remembered so many of my own childhood dreams of grandeur and royalty in beautiful gowns and glory, a life with no restraints or limits to the things you could do and have.

Today I walk through a room of dreams for her. My walls and shelves are full of all the best things I want for her. I want her to have one of everything, to have everything good and of value. Above all, I want her to never stop dreaming big. The rooms of our dreams may change over the years, but the concept remains - keep dreaming.

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I sit here today trying to make my mind play in a time I did not know.
I try to imagine the life you lived in the days so long ago.

With a young boy myself, I imagine the play was just as wondrous and fun,
Perhaps fewer toys and power cords but you still managed to get the job done.

It’s hard to imagine the life you lived, the life before you knew me.
Yet I know it existed, molded and formed the man I know you to be.

In the prime of life you lived handsome and free the world was yours to take.
You teased like a boy, found love as a man and allowed yourself no mistakes.

Perfection has been your lifelong vice and loyalty your strength.
Patience is ever at your door as you learn to control your emotions at length.

The heart of a father you grew to know as you held your little ones dear.
With children raised having kids of their own, you keep your loved ones near.

When things are just beyond their sight you lift your grandkids up.
In much the same way our spirits are raised as you drink the bitter cup.

That bitter cup that we call aging is ever at your heels -
Nipping, taunting and biting but you are standing firm still.

The courage it’s taken to withstand the trials, the winds, the rains and the pain
Were no match for your will and determination no matter how great the strain.

You’re like your loved locomotives, big and tough it seems
You keep those big wheels turning and sometimes let off steam.

Today you’re one year older but in your heart you’ll always be,
That same young man from years ago, and the greatest dad to me.

I love you dad. Happy Birthday!!

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