Friday, July 27, 2001
Wow. Has it really been over a month since this was updated?
That's hard to believe. Why does time seem to move faster, the older we get? Caleb, for instance, has morphed almost overnight from a sleepy, crying baby to a teeny little boy with a vibrant personality. Brandon continues to amaze us daily, as we tackle more and more big-boy things every day.
I turned 30 last week. As a birthday present, I got broadband access at home. I was up late on 7/17, and when I finally turned the computer off, it was 7/18. Boom. It hit me. I was 30. As I crept into the bedroom, I remembered a conversation that I'd had with my Mom earlier - about how it didn't seem that I came into this world 30 years ago. So, before I went to bed, I walked into Brandon's room and watched him sleep. It was one of those moments that I wanted to affix in my mind for eternity - the soft feel of his blanket as I covered him up; the glow of the night light; the sound of him breathing. I did the same with Caleb (although much more quietly), and it dawned on me that one day these boys will be men, just like I am.
Men.
Life passes way too fast. I was telling Amanda the other day that, according to a book I had read, 90% of all moral values are instilled by age 5. It's our job to teach and share with our boys. I want my boys to become men of substance. Men who will leave a legacy in their world. Men who love God.
Life passes way too fast. If we don't teach our boys today, when will we? Some things can't be put off. If we put them off for convenience or sanity, we'll look back and realize that 30 years have passed. And then what can we do?
My insight - It's crunch time. I'm so glad I don't have to do this alone.
That's hard to believe. Why does time seem to move faster, the older we get? Caleb, for instance, has morphed almost overnight from a sleepy, crying baby to a teeny little boy with a vibrant personality. Brandon continues to amaze us daily, as we tackle more and more big-boy things every day.
I turned 30 last week. As a birthday present, I got broadband access at home. I was up late on 7/17, and when I finally turned the computer off, it was 7/18. Boom. It hit me. I was 30. As I crept into the bedroom, I remembered a conversation that I'd had with my Mom earlier - about how it didn't seem that I came into this world 30 years ago. So, before I went to bed, I walked into Brandon's room and watched him sleep. It was one of those moments that I wanted to affix in my mind for eternity - the soft feel of his blanket as I covered him up; the glow of the night light; the sound of him breathing. I did the same with Caleb (although much more quietly), and it dawned on me that one day these boys will be men, just like I am.
Men.
Life passes way too fast. I was telling Amanda the other day that, according to a book I had read, 90% of all moral values are instilled by age 5. It's our job to teach and share with our boys. I want my boys to become men of substance. Men who will leave a legacy in their world. Men who love God.
Life passes way too fast. If we don't teach our boys today, when will we? Some things can't be put off. If we put them off for convenience or sanity, we'll look back and realize that 30 years have passed. And then what can we do?
My insight - It's crunch time. I'm so glad I don't have to do this alone.
// posted by Brian @ 12:15 AM 
