Today I am taking some kids from the adolescent home snowshoeing. We hope to climb a small mountain in York Maine. I am a little anxious as I am uncertain as to how I will handle the inevitable bitching about the cold and the length of the hike. I have found that when working with adolescents it can be difficult to balance safety with the desire to successfully complete the objective. I am also a bit concerned about how prepared the kids will be. Let's hope they are dressed for success.
Yesterday I enjoyed a fabulous day snowboarding with B. The conditions were outstanding and there were no lines at the lifts. I am so fortunate to be able to spend time with my son doing what I love.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Spring is coming
Sunday night we received another 15” of snow. I still love the snow but a lot of people are becoming bitchy over the weather. I know Spring will be her soon so it does not bother me. I actually enjoy the bitter cold and snow knowing it will be gone soon.
Sunday J and I went sledding. We had a fabulous time up until we found out that the gas station we were counting on to get home was closed. I still had plenty of fuel so I left J there and continued back to get the truck. Lesson of the day was to call ahead to check business hours for any gas stations we might need to use.
Friday night I took the kids from the adolescent home to an indoor rock climbing gym. I am really starting to feel comfortable with the kids and staff. Apparently they feel the same way about me. I really enjoy working with the kids. I wish I could do this as a job.
Sunday J and I went sledding. We had a fabulous time up until we found out that the gas station we were counting on to get home was closed. I still had plenty of fuel so I left J there and continued back to get the truck. Lesson of the day was to call ahead to check business hours for any gas stations we might need to use.
Friday night I took the kids from the adolescent home to an indoor rock climbing gym. I am really starting to feel comfortable with the kids and staff. Apparently they feel the same way about me. I really enjoy working with the kids. I wish I could do this as a job.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Forward in time
Last night I drilled with the cadets. We have not had many drills in the past 30 days other than holiday parties, so it was nice to get back into a routine. I have been neglecting my responsibilities relative to the program. I need to spend more time on administrative tasks outside of drill.
Tonight will be my first time volunteering at the adolescent home. I am a little anxious but very excited about working with the kids.
Lately I have been thinking that I need to spend more time actively engaged with my own family. I wish I could go forward in time and meet myself in the future so we could discuss how I squandered so much time that could have been spent being a better dad and husband.
Tonight will be my first time volunteering at the adolescent home. I am a little anxious but very excited about working with the kids.
Lately I have been thinking that I need to spend more time actively engaged with my own family. I wish I could go forward in time and meet myself in the future so we could discuss how I squandered so much time that could have been spent being a better dad and husband.
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