Ben's Bad day

Our Son Benjamin is in afternoon Kindergarten, today however his class was going to a musical put on by Altamont High School. we had told him he was going in early so he could go to a play. at noon as I was waiting for him to get off the bus my two older children pass by telling me how great a time they had. expecting Ben to feel the same I was somewhat surprised to see that he wasn't the exuberant child that his siblings had been. "how was the Play?" I asked.
"Terrible!" he replied pausing for a moment,"I had to sit still and listen the whole time, and not once did they let me play!"
In retrospect, I guess we should have defined "play" a little better.

here I go again

For those how have not yet heard I am getting deployed again. on our blog I am not allowed to say where or when, but if you hear the rumors they are true. as of yesterday the US and Iraqi governments came to a Security pact extending our time in Iraq for 3 more years (Ironically president elect Obama has stated that he will support the pact as ratified by the Iraqi congress so it looks as though their are few roadblocks to keep us from going.)
So, that being said I look forward to and I am greatful for the time I have to spend with my family during the holiday season.