One of those days.

pektel · 12-11-2014, 09:40 PM

Ever have one of those days where everything goes right (for the most part)?

After a bunch of not so stellar days in a row, this one makes up for it.

First, I finally got my entire sales staff to donate their free time to volunteer at the local Community Cafe (only once a month so far). I've wanted to give back on a larger scale for quite some time. It's sort of like a soup kitchen, helping those who can't afford 3 squares.

Second, My 4 year old taught himself to READ today. By himself.He's only learning basic phonics in preschool, but came over to me with Dr. Seuss in tow, and showed me how he can sound out "Sam-I-Am".

Third, my oldest son learned Heart and Soul on the piano today in all of ten minutes so he could play piano with me. I'm kinda jealous of how quick he can learn any instrument I put in front of him.

It makes me smile when I remember to be present and pay attention to the little stuff.

Remo · 12-11-2014, 09:42 PM

Good day bro

CigarNut · 12-11-2014, 09:50 PM

Very cool!

WhiteMamba · 12-11-2014, 10:46 PM

That's great!

I was expecting a grip post venting about something, which is fine, but this was a welcome surprise.

Makes my day better knowing my BOTL had a good day as well.

markem · 12-12-2014, 12:49 AM

Days like that make all the bad ones pretty much not matter.

icehog3 · 12-12-2014, 01:11 AM

Pretty great day, Peter!

Sh!t, I'm happy when I make 3 traffic lights in a row.

14holestogie · 12-12-2014, 07:41 AM

To answer the first question, NO!

But I'm glad you had one, Peter!

jjirons69 · 12-12-2014, 07:41 AM

You should keep that picture forever. Print it, have it framed (2x), you keep one, when he graduates college, give him the other. It has everything - guitar, keyboard, piano, Christmas scenes, Elmo, Mario, and most importantly, you two looking amazed at each other. Just awesome.

nutcracker · 12-12-2014, 08:34 AM

Pretty soon your rub your eyes and wonder what happened, when the little blighters are graduating college/ getting married/ crashing your car.

Enjoy this man, fix it in your brain

It's fleeting......

AdamJoshua · 12-12-2014, 10:01 AM

A great day indeed with many many more to follow, no matter what Neil says !

Sh!t, I'm happy when Tom makes 3 traffic lights in a row

markem · 12-12-2014, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Sh!t, I'm happy when I make 3 traffic lights in a row.

With or without lights and siren?

pektel · 12-12-2014, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjirons69

You should keep that picture forever. Print it, have it framed (2x), you keep one, when he graduates college, give him the other. It has everything - guitar, keyboard, piano, Christmas scenes, Elmo, Mario, and most importantly, you two looking amazed at each other. Just awesome.

Thanks, and great idea. I didn't even take a look at the other stuff in the picture. That white thing on the ground is a natural hide drum one of my buddies brought back from Africa years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutcracker

Pretty soon your rub your eyes and wonder what happened, when the little blighters are graduating college/ getting married/ crashing your car.

Enjoy this man, fix it in your brain

It's fleeting......

I'm definitely not taking any of it for granted.

Dave128 · 12-12-2014, 01:25 PM

Great day, indeed!

dijit · 12-12-2014, 03:11 PM

A great day indeed.

pektel · 01-16-2015, 04:49 AM

Instead of starting a new thread, figured i'd just add to this one.

Went down to the man cave last night to see what my kids were up to. Alex (the older one) was teaching Ashton (the little brother) how to play. The student is trying to become the teacher.

longknocker · 01-16-2015, 05:25 AM

Way To Go, Peter!

Definitely Frame Those Pics, Brother!

massphatness · 01-16-2015, 05:40 AM

Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

Cherish these years - they go by so damn fast

CigarNut · 01-16-2015, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massphatness

Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

Cherish these years - they go by so damn fast

Vin is right; the years fly by much faster than you think they can.

markem · 01-16-2015, 10:30 AM

Serious happy memories there, Peter.

jjirons69 · 01-16-2015, 12:54 PM

I have those same pajamas.

12-11-2014, 09:40 PM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	One of those days. Ever have one of those days where everything goes right (for the most part)? After a bunch of not so stellar days in a row, this one makes up for it. First, I finally got my entire sales staff to donate their free time to volunteer at the local Community Cafe (only once a month so far). I've wanted to give back on a larger scale for quite some time. It's sort of like a soup kitchen, helping those who can't afford 3 squares. Second, My 4 year old taught himself to READ today. By himself.He's only learning basic phonics in preschool, but came over to me with Dr. Seuss in tow, and showed me how he can sound out "Sam-I-Am". Third, my oldest son learned Heart and Soul on the piano today in all of ten minutes so he could play piano with me. I'm kinda jealous of how quick he can learn any instrument I put in front of him. It makes me smile when I remember to be present and pay attention to the little stuff. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: One of those days. That's great! I was expecting a grip post venting about something, which is fine, but this was a welcome surprise. Makes my day better knowing my BOTL had a good day as well. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: One of those days. Days like that make all the bad ones pretty much not matter. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: One of those days. Pretty great day, Peter! Sh!t, I'm happy when I make 3 traffic lights in a row. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: One of those days. You should keep that picture forever. Print it, have it framed (2x), you keep one, when he graduates college, give him the other. It has everything - guitar, keyboard, piano, Christmas scenes, Elmo, Mario, and most importantly, you two looking amazed at each other. Just awesome. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: One of those days. A great day indeed with many many more to follow, no matter what Neil says ! Sh!t, I'm happy when Tom makes 3 traffic lights in a row

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: One of those days. Instead of starting a new thread, figured i'd just add to this one. Went down to the man cave last night to see what my kids were up to. Alex (the older one) was teaching Ashton (the little brother) how to play. The student is trying to become the teacher. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: One of those days. Way To Go, Peter! Definitely Frame Those Pics, Brother!

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: One of those days. Serious happy memories there, Peter. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: One of those days. I have those same pajamas. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes