What would I do

I often think about where I am today. Where would I be if it were not for my wife and children. It is amazing how we get stuck in the here and now instead of looking back to see really how far we have come. Or to look to the future to see how far we can go. I know that many including myself often say you must be focused on the now. True but we must gauge our progress on something so the past is a great indicator. I see pictures of my children and it really brings out past joys that help us through the present. Sometimes we don't see those things in the present. I think that is really the sad part. But I am trying more. We recently went to the New Children's Museum in San Diego. It was fun. The first thing I saw (Of course I am overly critical) was the possible injuries from boards not meeting what I think is the safety code. Funny how I see all these things. I got over my critical thinking and just enjoyed the day. (Hard to imagine right?) Roxie had a messy fun time painting. Everyone enjoyed the clay making area. I think the big hit was the pillow fight room. Imagine me in a room watching kids bounce around and Roxie getting knocked over. I dont know why I am so overprotective, do you? Anyways it was a great day. Reality set back in though when I saw a sign for the museum applying for a liquor license. Really do people need to have liquor at a childrens museum? Can we not have a fun day without wine and beer? Oh well so much for moral clarity in the world. I must say though it was fun to let the kids just tear it up. Kids make fun from anything. I wish our politicians would take lessons from the children and learn that we dont have to spend a ton of money just to see what makes kids tick. Let kids be kids. (just keep that 13 year old boy in England away from girls for a while)

Love ya

Tim