Tommy III

We had the opportunity to go to Tommy’s cross country meet today. It was an beautiful day at Kimberly high school and amazing day for the Little Chute High School cross country team. So awesome to watch him run and watch him excel. One of the best parts of the race was being able to cheer on the other racers. It doesn’t matter what school they go to or if we know them or not. Each and everyone of those racers was giving it their all. We wanted to be their cheer-leading squad.

Every new year brings exciting new challenges..its also brings cub scout pinewood derby time. Tommy and I love working together to build his car.

I attended Tommy’s cross country track meet last Thursday. Something was just not right. He was in dead last place for the entire race. He wasn’t feeling well, but yet he completed the race. What an inspiration to me and all the kids on his team. Giving it to the end regardless of how he felt. Sure he came in last place, but he finished 1st place in my book.

It’s parent teacher conference time for Tommy and Clara. Jody and I always go to conferences together so we can better understand exactly how the kiddies are doing. Well and per usual, the both got glowing reviews. Not so when i was their age. I’m sure Tom & Sharon hated having to sit with my teachers and hear how terrible I was. Mrs. Messner, Mr. Nagle & Mr Domm all had a hit and had it out for Tommy. I was a great kid, too bad, no one knew it :)~

Ok kids, today I want to continue my discussion on the power of the website Thrively.com and what it has done to my relationship with my son Tommy.

Good morning kids, for today’s TommyLog TECH I want to talk about how technology helped bridge the gap and bring my son and me together.

Ok kids, today I want to continue my discussion on the power of the website Thrively.com and what it has done to my relationship with my son Tommy.

Took my son Tommy to see Million Dollar Arm this weekend and like most movies, there a life lesson to be gleaned,

Ok kids, today I want to talk about how the website Thrively.com helped me reconnect with my son. Tommy is your typical 14 year old buy who spends copious amounts of time eating, going to school, playing Minecraft and Pokemon, and, of course, sleeping.

Watching your kids perform is just such a blessing. Having your kids teach you a life lesson, even better. This weekend I had the opportunity to watch Tommy run in a track meet at Little Chute High School. I was just stunned by the turnout…hundreds of kids at the meet. Waiting for Tommy’s race was hard, as I don’t “wait” well. The time for his race was upon us, I was taking pix as fast as I could. I didn’t even want to take a set in the grandstand for fear I would miss the action, so here I was right up against the chain link fence near the starters blocks.

Father’s day is a great time of year and I love my kids dearly, but this years stand out gift was a home made card from my son Tommy.

This weekend was just tops…. Cheesefest parade, kids, and the Manitowoc Air Show. Tommy and I just had the BEST time at the air show together. Father son time is just the best and such a blessing. Kid time in general is a blessing, but when you get one on one time… BONUS!

Today was Tommy’s Blue and Gold Cub Scout banquet. What a great day to be a kid. I’m so proud of my son Tommy. Today made me think fondly of my father and all the sacrifices he made to be with me and my activities. I love being a dad!! I love the example my dad is for me and my life. Fatherhood is amazing. You can’t put it into words.