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Aesius said:
I needed to hear this today.

I've got a 2-year-old boy and a 3-week-old boy. It's a slog right now.

I've got "the days are long" part down pat. That is my life. But the "and the years are short" part hasn't kicked in yet. The two years as a parent thus far have been long. Really, really long.
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Enjoy every sleep deprived moment. They don't come again and you will look back on them fondly and long for them in a few short years. Spend time with them. Share your interests with them and don't be afraid to share in theirs when they start to have them. Play video games with them or toss the ball in the yard. Whatever they want to do is what you want to do! The closer you are to your kids the better and bigger the impact you will have on them. Better you than some outside influence. Enjoy your kids!
 
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Aesius said:
I needed to hear this today.

I've got a 2-year-old boy and a 3-week-old boy. It's a slog right now.

I've got "the days are long" part down pat. That is my life. But the "and the years are short" part hasn't kicked in yet. The two years as a parent thus far have been long. Really, really long.
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You're looking at it the wrong way.

I used to look at it this way. Had to shift the paradigm.

Every moment with them is special, blink & its gone.
 
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In 23 days I will be 65 years old my youngest granddaughter (that’s her in my avatar) will turn 2 11 days later. Maybe it’s because I was so old when she was born but she absolutely craved out a special place in my heart.
I thank the Lord for the milestones in her life that I have gotten to witness (sitting up,learning to stand then walk) and pray that He will allow me many more.
So yes the days are long but cherish them.
 
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VFL Johnny Mills has passed. Please pray for his family. For those of you that are inclined, his facebook page under "Johnny B Mills" contains a treasure trove of great stories about his life, travels and adventures.
Its fitting that his last entry, on December 6, was about his first year at UT in 1963. He was a master storyteller,....and a great great man. He will be missed by many.
God Bless the Mills family. Heaven just gained another VFL!
 
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Jackcrevol said:
You're looking at it the wrong way.

I used to look at it this way. Had to shift the paradigm.

Every moment with them is special, blink & its gone.
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Yeah…… I’m not exactly a sensitive guy….. I spend all the majority of my free time with my kids…… usually involving sports…..Every time that I hear the saying/quote about walking off the field/driving your kid for the last time and not realizing it…. Tears form in my eyes and I get choked up…. My wife tells me that she can’t believe that is what gets to me. 🤣. Cherish all those moments.
 
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Nash_Vol97 said:
It’s a tough decision. I’d like to think I’d play too if I were him but we’re talking millions of dollars on the line. Risk of getting hurt isn’t high but we’ve seen it happen before. One thing I can say for sure, from the wisdom we’ve seen posted by his dad over the past few years, he has a heck of a support group. This definitely wasn’t an uninformed decision.
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The thing is there isn't a single player that comes outta HS to play Power 5 football whose ultimate goal isn't to get drafted and play in the NFL. As fans we'd love a full 4 years with every player, especially the ones that are great and help our team be successful but that's not what's best for them and their goals with the game.
 
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Glitch said:
My oldest daughter is graduating from HS today. It was only a minute ago that we were giving her a bath in the kitchen sink and were scared to death that we were going to hurt her or she was going to be too cold. It was only 45 seconds ago that she was heading off to school for the first time with her little backpack on and we were so excited and terrified because she was going to be out of our care for a big part of the day. It was only 30 seconds ago that she started middle school and we struggled to find the right place for her so that she could learn and grow well into the young lady that she has become. It was only 15 seconds ago that she passed her driver's test and no longer needed me to drive her to school and we watched her pull out of the driveway and head out to school and work on her own, scared to death and excited of how out of control we were in her life anymore. Today marks an ending, but not the end. Today is another milestone for a young lady and our family, as she takes the next step towards finding her place and her way in this world. We will always be here for her and will never stop being her parents. We will never stop loving her with an immense unfailing love. Many tears will be shed today, and my wife may cry some too. To those of you on here with young kids, do not take one single moment for granted. One minute you are giving them a bath in the kitchen sink and the next they are walking across the stage at their HS graduation. Life is short, but it is filled with opportunities to make memories. Don't waste those opportunities doing other things. Be present with your family and be intentional with them. Other things will come and go, but there will not be another opportunity to play Pretty Pretty Princess with your daughters or to rough house with your sons. Have a wonderfully blessed day VN!
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She must be an EE.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Found a picture of the motorhome with lights.

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Oh lordy are my eyes leaking - y’all did good.
My favorite thing on Christmas Eve as a child was driving around looking at Christmas Decorations/Lights…and watching for Rudolf’s nose! Mr Smokin and I continued that tradition with our children and now their children. I hope they love it too!
 
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Fun coupon VOL said:
I get that we hate him, but I agree with him. The media doesn’t do enough research before putting out hit jobs. It is the same with the Knoxville media.

I’m not saying the hire was good.
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His own “research” seems a bit flawed and highly questionable. If he had consulted with this Bears fan, I could have gently informed him…but I wouldn’t. 😉 Crap offensive mind…repeatedly proven.
 
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