Keep it in the Family: new baby

Well baby is finally here. Ryan was born last night at around 6 pm. Wife did a great job of pushing and bringing him into this world. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. big guy. The nurses and our doctor were all surprised at his size. I am taking the week off from work and will be taking Fridays and Mondays when necessary. I am playing single parent while my wife is at the hospital. We visit 2 times a day. Our daughter is so cute with her little brother. I can't imagine my life without our daughter, now I can't imagine my life without our son.

Keep it in the Family: no baby yet

So baby is due any day now. But nothing so far. We are both anxious and a little nervous. Two babies is scary, but it's just for a short time. I can't imagine my life with out my daughter, and I'm sure it will be the same for the new baby. Having children has changed my view on alot of things. I am constantly worried about their well being. I was hoping the 23rd, but it doesn't look like that will happen. One of my students said May 5th, Cinco de Mayo...real funny.

Thoughts Without Words: baby #2 almost here

So as you know my wife is pregnant with our second child and she is getting closer to the due date. I am getting a little nervous, but at the same time excited. I know that our house is going to be turned upside down again when the little guy shows up. My classes are guessing on the due dates which is kind of fun for them. Keep my wife and our family in your thoughts and prayers if you wouldn't mind. Thanks

Baby turns 1

WOW I can't believe a whole year has gone by already! So much has changed in a year, she can crawl & stand up on her own (but no walking), she has a lot of teeth, and her personality is so cute.

It reminds me of what my wife and I were talking about when we found out she was pregnant. Our life is full of worries for the rest of our lives.

When she was pregnant, you worry about the baby being healthy and free from any problems.

At birth, you worry about complications during delivery and that she comes out healthy and crying.

Something we didn't plan on worrying about was her hearing test the next day...I didn't sleep much that night because I was worried about her hearing.

During the first year there is so much to worry about...is she sleeping on her back, is she eating enough, etc.

As she grows you worry about her fitting in and hoping she isn't picked on.

In her teen years, you worry about her still fitting in and staying out of trouble like drugs and drinking.

You worry about her getting into college & finding someone that treats her right.

You worry that she has a comfortable life with little struggles and that she too can raise a healthy family.


As you can see, there is a ton of stuff to worry about. And I didn't mention alot of them. But I wouldn't change anything.

ahhh who knew a baby was this time consuming?

well for those who thought I fell off the Earth, I haven't just been busy with my wife, baby, and still adjusting to our new house.

Anyway, we have our huge state testing next week, but the math one isn't until the second week back. I am feeling pretty good about my Algebra B classes, but can't really get a solid read on my Geometry and Algebra 2 classes...we will wait and see.

I find it funny how just a few years ago we didn't put too much emphasis on the test saying "it's one test...they could have a bad day and mess up" to now where it is "show us what you know"...in other words don't screw up. Fun huh?

As for this blog, I was originally running it as a music info site, which I still will, but I think I will also post more on school and maybe some TV...who knows. My goal is to try and post every day...or at least 5 times a week.

As for music, for the next 2 weeks we are going to be listening to Metallica, so maybe I will post some stuff on them...wait and see.


oh and for those curious, I still listen to Sepultura. I was gonna take some time to explain the whole "tribal metal" scene. BTW if you listen to Sepultura and like their later day stuff check out Soulfly. The lead singer/guitarist used to be in Sepultura, and their debut has been called Roots 2. My personal favorite of theirs is Dark Ages...more like Chaos A.D. 2

Recently, I have been listening to new bands that are playing straight up classic thrash. Susperia - Cut From Stone, Sanctity - Road to Bloodshed, Machine Head - The Blackening (album of the year!) and some others.

Even more recently, industrial metal. I'm not talking about Ministry or Godflesh, but more in the vein of Fear Factory, Dagoba, Mnemic, Threat Signal, Sybreed, and Static-X. I will talk more about these bands and that genre later on...ok well time to get back to work.

Wendland...out