Proverbs 29:20

"Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him."
Why does this one jump out at me...well, I know that I have a problem of speaking too quickly at times. The bible references many instances where our words can do damage:

Psalm 57:4
I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
Psalm 64:3
They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows.
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

If the bible is calling out this much of a warning about what our words can do to others, why do I constantly struggle to not speak to quickly? I will continue to work at not using my words to put others down or to create laughter at their expense...to show God's character in that aspect of my personality so that ultimately He will be glorified.

Bad Bahavior

We went out with the boys this morning to get Jude's pictures taken. We have been less than prompt in getting him in for his 3 month pictures, so now that he is 4 months we figured we had better get moving on it. We went into the store and were ushered right back. Jude was doing pretty well, but Jaden and Jacob were not. They were LOUD and completely out of control. They were being good to each other, the problem was that their behavior was so LOUD, so disruptive that even though they were having a great time, no one else was. The people working the photo area were kind and tried to help, but that really only made it worse as the boys figured they were getting that much more attention for it. After trying and failing at multiple disciplinary options, the photo shoot was stopped and Kristen reviewed the pictures that we had been able to capture. The boys and I headed out to the car. As we walked out with their hands in mine, you would think they would realize that they should cool it...I mean the threats against lost toys, playtime, privaleges and everything else should have already let them know they were in a bad spot....but no. Instead, they kept it up to the car and even once in the car. It was only by the grace of God that I had any patience at all.
I know that I probably embarrased my parents on numerous occassions while in public...especially as Joel and I loved to fight, so this is probably the old saying of "May you be blessed with a child just like you." coming to fruition.

The longest game of pool ever

It is always longer for someone watching, and that was me, but this
certainly seemend to be the longest gmae EVER. Really...this is what
the table loked like after half an hour...not including breaks!

This may have been a test in patience..but, those are always easier when
you are among friends :)

Playing pool were dave, tim, lisa, and michelle.