Let's try this again....

It's been one year since I started this blog....well, I should actually say it's been one year since I even posted anything. Shame on me for starting something and not following up regularly. Life is busy, but I'd like to continue The "Bee Hive", for my own entertainment if anything else. I think the whole Facebook thing has taken up all of my down-time, and I must admit, much of that has invloved playing poker on there. I'd like to be a little more productive.

My business, "The Worker Bee" had a successful 2009. It only continued it's momentum in the winter of '09 and in to 2010, due to all the snow. Spring is in the air now though!!!

Over this past year I have completed some initial coursework and have gained certification to do Home Inspections. I do have some more advanced coursework, to include some in classroom time I want to complete, but certainly could begin doing inspections anytime.

On the home front...it's a simple pattern, child activities... child behavior....child activities....child behavior. Most with young children can probably relate. In between the "child" stuff, trying to find husband-wife quiet time is the goal. Having two involved parents really helps though. As testing as parenting can be...I'd say my wife has shined with regard to patience and behavior re-direction. We know what's right, but sometimes that escapes us. We have our moments, but always try to make a big ordeal out of the positive behaviors, and re-direct the negative in a healthy-safe fashion, even if it means yelling "KNOCK IT OFF" time to time. One has to find a happy medium with parenting young children. It's easy to engage in a power struggles with a 6 and 3 year old, but best to limit that and let go sometimes. I'm working on that, and probably will be as long as I'm a parent. Not likely to perfect it! One thing I know and hope to stay as close to as possible... You don't have to "win" through hardcore punishments or even physical discipline measures.

Lastly...Spring time is a good time to review that "Home Maintenance" check list...1.) Take the family on a spring break getaway. 2.) Check the exterior of your home for any maintenance upkeep to be done. 3.) Change that furnace filter if you haven't already.

Get out and become a volunteer in your community!!