The math question

The other day I was lounging around holding little Tony, when I asked liam to massage my feet. I told him I would give him $1 for 10 minutes. He said "How long?". I said "well how about three hours?". In about 15 seconds he said, "hey that's $18". I think that was pretty quick thinking for an 8 year old.
Speaking of feet; We both have this little ritual of sticking things in each others shoes. I'll get ready to leave for work and try to step into my shoes, only to find out they have been filled with gushy creatures or golf balls. He'll be hiding around the corner and then point at me with an "AH-HA, GOTCHA". I always think that I can outdo him. The other morning crawling into bed, I almost leaped out of my skin. He put his lifesized gushy bull-frog in the middle of my side. Don't worry folks, vengeance is mine and I will have my day. "HA-HA"

Natural Wonderland

Just got back from a little side trip with the family. We decided to explore Pisgah Forest, and man let me tell ya, it was breathtaking. The weather was perfect. A storm had just passed through and it smelled like fresh wintergreen. This is one of those sights that just makes one feel an overwhelming sense of awe. The higher up you get, the more "no picnicking" signs you see. It is bear country up there. I mentioned to the wife that we should try camping. She reminded me of little Tony in the backseat. Okay maybe not. I said Liam and I will go, and if we encounter any bears we'll fight em' off. Right son? Liam's response-"well I guess so". Not quite the 8 year old gladiator I had in mind when I posed the ridiculous question.
Little Tony was just sittin' back and sniffing in the crisp clean air.
Our next vacation is going to be investigating the forests around WNC. We all can't wait.
Pure Natural Beauty.

Tony and I in the wee hours of morning

I'm sitting here with my boy(actually he's in a bouncy staring outside) in the early morning. We're listening to AUDIO VISIONS on XM. I chose this station because it might soothe him and put him into a deep and long sleep. It doesn't seem to be working. When i first connected to the XM, a beautiful song came on that was by Anthony Miles. It was called "Sleep of the Innocents", off of his Songs for Children album. Listen to me calling it an album. Come on gramps it's a CD. Sorry, I come from the old school who still feel a passion for the album's. Anywho, it seemed like a sign that this is going to work. 1/2 hour later he is still wide awake and seems to find the outside really interesting.
Actually you know what?, with this soundtrack in the background, the outside does seem to have a certain draw to it. The light is slowly creeping into the day and the birds have just started singing. If this keeps up I'm going to have to go grab the Anne Murray collection and do it right. I don' t think so.
Actually Anne Murray(I hope it's Anne not Ann) will always hold a place in my memory. The year is 1991. I show up at my Aunt's house to pick my wife up after they threw her a bridal shower. We ended up staying for hours after everyone left. I remember cold michelob's and slow dancing with my wife to Anne Murray. I was with my future wife, my favorite aunts, ice-cold Michelob's,and Anne Murray. It was a night I will never forget and i thank my family for saving this for me.
As always LIFE IS GOOD!

PEACE