Summer Slipping Away

It's hard to believe that school starts in less than 5 weeks! (By the way, I'm staying at PGES). It's been a good one so far. Our trip to Oklahoma and Texas will be here soon, I'm excited about seeing my family!

Addi has been at camp this week, by herself. We went to visit her Wednesday. Before she saw us, we could see her. She was just a smiling and talking which was evident how happy she was. I'm so glad she's enjoyed herself, but it sure has been quiet around here!

Lila has been talking up a storm. The other evening I told her it was time to "go night-night." She said "No, Daddy. I not tired!" Levi 2.0.

Speaking of Levi, he continues to say and do silly things. Last night he walked in our room and said "Look, I'm dancing!" He proceeded to do a John Travolta type dance with fingers pointed in the air. It was funny!

I'm going to wrap up. I've got to head to my class on Numerical Reasoning. I should be able to pay attention now that I know that I didn't get the transfer.

Have a great weekend everyone

Creepy Update

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Blogging From Camp

We've had a good week at camp. Lila has enjoyed swimming with me. Levi enjoyed the water wars last night and Addi's favorite part is probably canteen. We leave tomorrow afternoon to head back to reality.

I had a good interview Monday which lasted five hours. Hopefully I'll get another call next week!

Hope everyone has had a great week!

Flip Side

1) Trying to watch TV when my parents would vacuum.

2) Walking into a room and my parents were kissing.

3) My parents would find old toys to get rid of.

And now as a parent, I do the same. Ha!

A Post For Friday

It's been a great week in the Kelsey household. I've had nothing in particular to do this week, so I've been able to relax some. I've worked on my educational portfolio and worked (or thought about working) on the Bible class material for camp. Our session starts next week.

I've enjoyed the week at home. I've taken the kids to the park and we played outside together. I'm the hide and seek champ. Addi even remarked "You're the best dad EVER." I think that cancels out "Your the worst Dad EVER" that she said the other day while swimming.

Levi has been such a good boy this week. He says the funniest random things. His best quote lately was about swimming at Gramps' and Granna's pool. He said "That was fun. Dangerous fun!" I'm amazed how much he loves his sisters. If Lila cries or is upset, he is the one to calm her down. She even hit him the other day, I fussed at her. Levi then said "It's okay, Lila. You didn't hurt me!"

Lila has turned into a ball of energy. She gets into everything! But, she is so loving. I love her pats on the shoulder and her little waves as she says "Hi, Daddy!"

Monday is a big day for me. I have an interview to a nearby school. I'm extremely excited about this, so please keep me in your prayers! I'll post probably post next week when I find out more. I'll bring my laptop and wireless card during camp.

One thing I thought about recently is that my grandfather passed away ten years ago last month. I still miss him and know that he would have loved his great-grand children. He had a lot of pride in his family and would brag about all his family. I can particularly remember one time at church that he introduced me in Bible class. (Everyone already knew me). He said "This is my grandson Paul Kelsey" then jumps out of his seat and says "and get got a 4.0 last semester!"

That's all for now. Anybody still read this?

For the People Out There Working

I'm enjoying my summer vacation. For those of you who aren't teachers, I thought you might enjoy this:

FIVE BEST THINGS TO SAY IF YOU GET CAUGHT SLEEPING AT YOUR DESK:

NUMBER 5: They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen.

NUMBER 4: 'This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved about in the time-management course you sent me to.

NUMBER 3: 'Whew! Guess I left the top off the White-out. You probably got here just in time!

NUMBER 2: Did you ever notice sound coming out of these key boards when you put your ear down real close?

Number 1: And the favorite: best thing to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk: (Raising your head slowly) '... in Jesus' name, Amen

Psalms 63

We studied this on Sunday in my young adult class at church. Beautiful, beautiful passage.

Psalm 63 (ESV)

¹O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
²So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
³Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
⁴So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.

⁵My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
⁶when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
⁷for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
⁸My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.

⁹But those who seek to destroy my life
shall go down into the depths of the earth;
¹⁰they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
they shall be a portion for jackals.
¹¹But the king shall rejoice in God;
all who swear by him shall exult,
for the mouths of liars will be stopped.

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