Prayer Requests

As many of you know Sarah is going to be induced Tuesday morning. This brings about quite a few prayer requests for us. The first prayer request is for the safety of Sarah/Jack during and prior to the delivery. The second request is that I am able to make enough money to support our family so Sarah doesn't have to go back to work unless she really wants to. That would be a first in our family. The third request would be the mold removal in our house. I don't know what mold does to you or exactly how it affects you, but apparently it's not good. We need provision for that if our insurance company doesn't pay for it or most of the cleaning. The fourth request would be for a smooth transition for our family to the addition of Jack.

Many of you know our story the past couple of years. God has been faithful all the way through and I predict He will continue to be faithful. He has already brought about a new part-time job working with the Blanchette's doing paint drawings for airplanes. The work is exciting and frustrating as I am learning to identify differnt parts of planes, learn autocad, etc...Fortunately Brenden is very patient and willing to work with me. I am reminded of how faithful God was to Israel as they wandered for forty years in the wilderness. Many times they forgot God or sinned against his Chosen leaders. One of the awesome things about God is that He loves us 24/7. I think of how frustrated and mad I get at my kids for disobedience, I can't imagine what God thinks or feels as He sees us chasing mute items.

Thanks for all of your prayers, support and love; for past, present and future, that you, our friends, have shown us. You all are proof that God is everything the Bible says He is.

Since I am random in my thinking and being, I wanted to say that I would be remiss if I didn't say God bless you all and America. I thought about that statement and why I wanted to say it. I think I wanted to say it because I like to use the word remiss. I guess it wouldn't be my blog if it wasn't a little off kilter.

I hope to see you all in the hospital. You don't have to worry about not getting to hold Jack. We will let everyone have a turn. You might have to fight Max and Grant to hold him, but I will gladly share my turn.

Funny Boys

This will be a blog that I update regularly. I will put funny statements or stories about Max and Grant.

This past weekend the Loibners visited us. None of the boys showered all weekend and they were pretty stinky at the end of the weekend. I'll start with Saturday morning. I was on the couch when I saw Max run into the living room. He spotted me and asked if he could watch cartoons? He laid down with me and I noticed an odor. I asked Max if he passed gas? He said no. I asked him several times because I kept smelling something. He denied passing gas every time. The Loibners left but not before discussing how bad our children stunk. Max put his Buzz Lightyear costume on once he woke up. My parents called so we decided to go to Siloam. When Max was taking off his costume he said, "Dad. Did something die in here?". We all laughed then I took a shower with the boys. There's always a good time brewing at our house.

Update 04/03/06
This isn't funny, but it sure is sweet. The Rowley's brought us dinner tonight and it was great. We had manicotti, salad, cookies, bread sticks...I liked it a lot. I was a little disappointed there wasn't any sweet tea, but I still love them. Sarah told me after they that Max asked, "Why aren't they staying for dinner?". So if you're bringing us food you might as well make some extra and sit down for dinner.

Update 04/10/06

How scary can a vampire be with a smile like that?




















Here are the boys loving Mom and Jack!
















This was called Rocket. It was one of the few ways I could keep Grant from going crazy!









These guys loving taking baths. Max has been asking when Baby Jack can join them. His cord and circumsion ring fell off in the same day! Now Jack can shower or bathe with his brothers. He'll probably need an oxygen tank, floaties, and a knife to stay alive, but I'm sure it will be fun.





Update 04/22/06
Today Max spilled some water on his shorts as he was helping clean the house. He just put a cup in the sink and then he starts to take off his shorts. So I ask him,
"Max. What are you doing?"
"My penis is wet. I'm taking off my shorts."
"How did your penise get wet?"
"I spilled water on it."
"From what?"
"Water. From that cup."
"Oh. I don't see any wet spots on your shorts."
"Dad! My shorts are wet and I'm taking them off."
"Make sure you put new shorts on."
"Why?"
"Because Memaw and Nikki are coming over."
"Oh."

Sarah told me I would do the same thing if my penis was wet. Maybe I would. I do prefer to be naked. Do you think my joy for nakedness led to our 3 kids? Pssst...me either.

Squirrels 2

I haven't posted about those blasted squirrels in a while so I thought I should give an update. Earlier this year I finished cleaning out our attic. It was a mess with loads of crap and rat poison spread all over. I think that is why I keep losing weight...the poison is slowly rotting/eating away my insides. Anyway, I cleaned out everything except for some wood so I can crawl around the attic if it becomes necessary. After cleaning out the attic and throwing new blocks of rat poison around I haven't heard the squirrels in about a month. I don't know if they died, on vacation, decided to be quiet, or left the attic. I prefer the death scenario myself. I need to climb back up there and take a lookski. If anyone wants to join me that would be great. We can get BB guns, flashlights, ladder, etc...and have a gay old time.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that March Madness started today. I hope everyone picked their brackets and I pray the Hogs are bracket busters this year. It's good to be back in the tourney. God bless America!

Sprint Tax

Let the good times roll. As many of you know I am working at Sprint Tax again this tax season. Never would I have dreamed to be back here again but I am. I actually enjoy it this time and appreciate the common man's tax problems. Since I know just enough to be dangerous about taxes I felt good when I knew I would be getting my taxes done for free. Just one of the many perks you get working here. I am either bored or busy. There's not a lot of in between. This is what leads to my latest post.

Sometime last week I was speaking with another LaTour employee about the benefits of working at Sprint Tax. I am able to check my e-mail and get paid for minimal work. I know checking your e-mail is not a big deal to some of you, but when your computer breaks and you don't have the money to get a new one, it is a perk. Trust me. Sometimes I call Sarah and give her an update on her e-mail and send e-mails for her. I know, what a loving and thoughtful husband. God was really good to her when he matched us up. After finishing my conversation with the other LaTour employee John LaTour calls me. He called about 1 min. after I hung up the phone. It was as if he was listening to us or knew that I was not busy at all. I don't blame him at all for giving me research projects to do each day I work. He is a business man and wants to get a ROI. The other LaTour employee calls me back when John leaves the office and promised they did not tell John I was bored or needed something to do while sitting on my butt.

For those of you who keep up with my blog, you will notice an unusual trend. I have at least one blog for the past three months. Eat your heart blogger world!

On a side note, the NCAA tournament is starting this week so the Hogs need extra prayers from their faithful.

Fun times in the shower

I know that I have shared this story with some of you, but not everyone. I hope that each male out there has a child as thoughtful as Max so you too can have your ego boosted as I did.

About a month ago Max and I were in the shower together. In the midst of showering I noticed Max is checking me out. Actually, he's checking out my package, so I start watching Max. A few seconds later Max looks up at me and says:
"Dad. You have a big penis."
Nate: "What? What did you just say?".
Max: "You have a big penis. How did it get so big?"
Nate: "I don't know. It's just that size. I guess God wanted my penis this big."
Max: "Oh! Will my penis ever get that big?"
Nate: "For your sake, I hope so."
Max: "Me too Dad, because your penis is really big!"

After the penis conversation we finished showering and went about our every day business. Kids are funny! There isn't a topic that is off limits for them. So enjoy your kids, nephews, nieces, etc...