Sleeping Arrangements

I have probably posted about this in the past but the sleeping arrangements in our house are very fluid. Where someone goes to bed doesn't mean that is where they will wake up.

Shelley and I might go to bed together but I will wake up on the couch and she will wake up in one of the boys' rooms. Lately, Chase has been coming in and sleeping with me and Shelley has been moving to the couch. Chase says he likes to "sleep with Daddy."

I like sleeping with Chase as well because he is a cuddler and is the only one who let's me touch him when I sleep. These are memories that I hope I can burn into my brain.

Thanksgiving 2009

This was one of the best Thanksgivings in a long time. First I took the entire week off and it has been very relaxing. We went up to Oklahoma and spent Thanksgiving with Shelley's family where the food is incredible and plentiful. Also, my mother came down and also made the trip to Oklahoma. I think she enjoyed her time there as well. And finally, the Cowboys won!

The Change Continues

One of the greatest and saddest things about raising children is watching them grow and change. It is very cool to watch but I often find myself wondering where my little boys went.

Seth has really changed in the last few weeks. First, he has developed a big interest in history, U.S. war history to be more precise. I've started recording anything I can find on the History channel that relates to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI or WWII.

He has also just started practicing the piano on his own. Without notice he will go in and start playing where before we had to bribe, beg, plead and threaten to get him to practice. And reading has become a new obsession. He is now just getting books and going into his room and starts reading.

What could be next, picking up his toys? No way, that is just crazy talk.

Father Son Retreat

Seth and I had our 2nd Father/Son Retreat this weekend at Allaso Ranch.

This is a weekend we both have been looking forward to and it lived up to our expectations. We had a great time just being together and walking. The only thing missing was the smallest Dowdle but he gets to join us next year.

We bonded and I really enjoyed the time together. I just enjoyed walking through the woods with him and he really enjoyed taking a canoe out onto the lake.

We are ready to go back and next year will be real interesting as Chase will get to experience it for the first time.

Blogging

I am going to make a new effort at blogging again. I'm going to try and keep it simple and avoid worrying if it is interesting.