While snuggling with the wife, the oldest comes up to snuggle as well and the following occurs:
Oldest: What's wrong Dad?
Me: Erroneous placement of elbow...
Oldest: Ewwww...sorry.
Wife: He he, he didn't say "you elbowed me in the balls", he said "Erroneous placement of elbow"...
Oldest: Yeah, he could have said "You elbowed me in the nads..."
Wife: You said "nads". He He
Do you feel the love? Yeah, me neither...
Saturday, January 28, 2006
War...
This morning, I took the (nerf) gun, snuck up on the enemy encampment (the wife reading her magazine) from above (the upstairs walkway) and the ambush ensued. It was crazy, to the point that the enemy was winging bullets back at me as fast as I could shoot them. The children became embroiled in the nastiest with the oldest choosing a weapon and joining me, while the middle was hurling back with mother. The youngest? Well, that smart child was winging it for whoever seemed to be winning, which was good for me since I had the high ground. So, with the youngest grabbing our bullets and returning them, the oldest and I pummelled the enemy.
At some point however, all of the children turned and I was pinned in a corner. It was crazy and I was just glad to get out alive. So, amidst laughter and flying missles, I was just happy to escape alive. War, at least in this family, is(n't) hell...
At some point however, all of the children turned and I was pinned in a corner. It was crazy and I was just glad to get out alive. So, amidst laughter and flying missles, I was just happy to escape alive. War, at least in this family, is(n't) hell...
Friday, January 27, 2006
Cycle of Life...
It's been a very crazy couple of weeks. First, one of the people I've worked with forever had his brother pass away. Just as he's getting ready to come back, another co-worker had his grandfather pass. On the same day, my aunt passed. The next day? Well, another co-worker I've worked with forever had his wife pass away.
Currently, we are all working on the same project, so logistics have been fun and concentration has been rare. On a personal note, my thoughts are with each and every person impacted by these losses. Two of the deaths were somewhat expected, while the other two were totally unexpected, however, many people have been and will be deeply affected by these losses.
My thoughts are with you Don, Jim, Mark, Marq - there is nothing I can say which can express my sadness for your losses. Time will help the pain somewhat, but it cannot take away the memories and the good times. Our loved ones live on with us, in our hearts, minds and souls. We recognize them in our friends, families and other loved ones. They've touched all who knew them and have made the world a better place for it. They will be missed and never forgotten.
Currently, we are all working on the same project, so logistics have been fun and concentration has been rare. On a personal note, my thoughts are with each and every person impacted by these losses. Two of the deaths were somewhat expected, while the other two were totally unexpected, however, many people have been and will be deeply affected by these losses.
My thoughts are with you Don, Jim, Mark, Marq - there is nothing I can say which can express my sadness for your losses. Time will help the pain somewhat, but it cannot take away the memories and the good times. Our loved ones live on with us, in our hearts, minds and souls. We recognize them in our friends, families and other loved ones. They've touched all who knew them and have made the world a better place for it. They will be missed and never forgotten.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Open Letter...
To the glorious people at Radiant Research, Inc.,
I realize some women suffer premenstrual symptoms that go beyond what can be effectively managed in regular ways. I know there can be severe mood swings and physical symptoms interferring with everyday life. I have experience with these issues first hand.
Yes, the week prior to menstruation, I suffer symptoms such as irritability, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, angry outbursts and even physical problems such as bloating and these symptoms always disappear a few days afterwards, but somehow, I don't think I could be suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
So, while I'm glad there is a physician researching this very set of issues, I promise I cannot be a qualified participant. While the free physical exams, laboratory tests, "other" medical assessments and potential study "medicine or placebo" sound wonderful, I don't think they'll be necessary. I realize there is no guarantee for signing up, but I guarantee that this letter truly irritated me.
Why you ask - especially when I have so many of the symptoms of PMDD? Well, because I'm a 33 year old MALE you ninnies!!! I, like so many men before me and after me, suffer along with my wife these wonderful symptoms. I get severe mood swings due to my wife changing personalities. I get physical symptoms, because I don't duck fast enough and my wife beats the crap out of me. These things make me irritable and depressed. As all good husbands know, when your wife doesn't sleep, you don't sleep either, which then causes difficulty concentrating (especially when trying to avoid flying objects) and angry outbursts. Personally, I think the bloating tends to get caused due to the high level of sodium the family gets in our diet around this time, but it could be caused by so many of the other varying factors too. But in the end, I'm still a man and cannot be part of your study.
Hmm, come to think of it, if you were any good at your jobs, you'd already know I was male and not eligible, which now makes me think the doc may also be a quack since he probably spent less on getting you involved then he would on a pack of gum. Please, for future reference, don't contact me for anything - male or female related you ignoramous'.
Thanks,
Management (aka darprice)
I realize some women suffer premenstrual symptoms that go beyond what can be effectively managed in regular ways. I know there can be severe mood swings and physical symptoms interferring with everyday life. I have experience with these issues first hand.
Yes, the week prior to menstruation, I suffer symptoms such as irritability, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, angry outbursts and even physical problems such as bloating and these symptoms always disappear a few days afterwards, but somehow, I don't think I could be suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
So, while I'm glad there is a physician researching this very set of issues, I promise I cannot be a qualified participant. While the free physical exams, laboratory tests, "other" medical assessments and potential study "medicine or placebo" sound wonderful, I don't think they'll be necessary. I realize there is no guarantee for signing up, but I guarantee that this letter truly irritated me.
Why you ask - especially when I have so many of the symptoms of PMDD? Well, because I'm a 33 year old MALE you ninnies!!! I, like so many men before me and after me, suffer along with my wife these wonderful symptoms. I get severe mood swings due to my wife changing personalities. I get physical symptoms, because I don't duck fast enough and my wife beats the crap out of me. These things make me irritable and depressed. As all good husbands know, when your wife doesn't sleep, you don't sleep either, which then causes difficulty concentrating (especially when trying to avoid flying objects) and angry outbursts. Personally, I think the bloating tends to get caused due to the high level of sodium the family gets in our diet around this time, but it could be caused by so many of the other varying factors too. But in the end, I'm still a man and cannot be part of your study.
Hmm, come to think of it, if you were any good at your jobs, you'd already know I was male and not eligible, which now makes me think the doc may also be a quack since he probably spent less on getting you involved then he would on a pack of gum. Please, for future reference, don't contact me for anything - male or female related you ignoramous'.
Thanks,
Management (aka darprice)
It's their first...
As some of you may know, I'm a crazed NHL fan, made even more rabid by the unholy happenstance of a year with no hockey and beginning the season in a great NHL town with nothing else to do. I won't go into too much detail there, but I've seen more NHL games in person this year then I've seen all the rest of my life combined. As a result, I'm finding I tend to watch more games on TV too. (Note to Gary Bettman: OHL was not the answer to ESPN's reduced bid. Please fix this fiasco immediately. Thanks.)
Now, I don't watch a lot of sports or push for too much TV time generally as I'll watch most anything. I can dish on Desparate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy with as much vim and vigor as I can about Teen Titan's and the like. About the only thing I cannot abide anymore is Sponge Bob - and that only because I've seen every episode at least 5 times and now get it in stereo - from the wife if not the children, but I digress. When I do happen to turn an NHL game on for a few minutes, it can clear a room. But this year, all of the children asked to be taken to a game. The wife (who is also an avid NHL fan) and I couldn't resist the temptation, especially since we live in an area that has tickets for $10 (even before the lockout) always available. So, last night we took the plunge.
The kids, not knowing what to expect were immediately excited and nervous. Excited for the experience, while nervous that they wouldn't like it. The youngest even got nervous when they turned the lights down because he didn't know what was going to happen. As it turns out, they all enjoyed the game tremendously and are looking forward to going some other time soon (guess I need to get another job). It was the kids first professional sporting event, and I think we've got 'em hooked. So, while the home team lost, the kids won - and ultimately, that is the way things should always work out.
Now, I don't watch a lot of sports or push for too much TV time generally as I'll watch most anything. I can dish on Desparate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy with as much vim and vigor as I can about Teen Titan's and the like. About the only thing I cannot abide anymore is Sponge Bob - and that only because I've seen every episode at least 5 times and now get it in stereo - from the wife if not the children, but I digress. When I do happen to turn an NHL game on for a few minutes, it can clear a room. But this year, all of the children asked to be taken to a game. The wife (who is also an avid NHL fan) and I couldn't resist the temptation, especially since we live in an area that has tickets for $10 (even before the lockout) always available. So, last night we took the plunge.
The kids, not knowing what to expect were immediately excited and nervous. Excited for the experience, while nervous that they wouldn't like it. The youngest even got nervous when they turned the lights down because he didn't know what was going to happen. As it turns out, they all enjoyed the game tremendously and are looking forward to going some other time soon (guess I need to get another job). It was the kids first professional sporting event, and I think we've got 'em hooked. So, while the home team lost, the kids won - and ultimately, that is the way things should always work out.
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