One day I was in the kitchen cleaning up dishes from the day while my then 4 year old child was taking a bath. I could hear splashing and laughing, so I knew he was fine. It then got strangely quiet. “Aidan, you doing ok in there?” I called. No answer. In my fatherly panic [...]

Or at least I feel like that is all my body and brain can do at this moment, provide a resting place for my hat. Poor Aidan is sick, so therefore most of the family got little sleep. Ethan I think  got more sleep than anyone else – and even he didn’t sleep that great! [...]

… or, A Tiger Changing it’s stripes. I have made some changes in my life the last 24 hours. Really, it’s been a long time coming and is a necessary change if I expect to grow in any way toward a stronger walk with Christ and a better example for my children and a better [...]

I didn’t want to admit it. I insisted it wasn’t true. Everything was fine. It was just him "adjusting" to new life. But sadly, I think I may have to just buck up and say it … I think the new baby is colicky. I fear another child with colic. See, Aidan is such a [...]

My wife and I have been tested the last few days on the basis of ‘Do you trust God?’. Meaning, things happen that are beyond our control and we need to make a choice: Curse Him or trust Him. Yesterday was, for me, a big test. Monday mornings are horrible to me anyway, but this [...]

One of the only things I did over the week (other than baby things, errands and helping take care of the wife) is a bit of work on my soldier guy. Aidan and I added a few things to the fray such as a breather and a tube – which very much adds a Steam [...]

Here is Ethan Eric. The new addition to the Mencer family.   DOB: 12-8-08 Weight: 6lbs 5oz Height: 19 inches He’s already keeping Carolyn awake with his wee little cry. Here are also a few nice pictures I wanted to share.   L-R: Aidan and Carolyn … both looking lovely.   L-R: Carolyn, Aidan, Me [...]