This Sunday we made it to mass on time in the morning. The kids behaved much better today.

In the afternoon my oldest son had baseball practice. I had a strange feeling that something was not effective about the practice but I couldn't place my finger on it. Perhaps it was ineffective communication with the boys. Or it seemed that we coaches weren't quite sure how to explain what we needed to work on. I individually felt confused the whole time. But it was good to be out there and to get some work in with them.

I persevered to get some school work done in the afternoon despite the fact that my wife was asleep and I had to constantly attend to the children. I managed not to be resentful about this.

At the end of the day the whole family took a walk to the park as the weather was spectacular today. As we started to go, my wife woke up and joined us. We had a fun time while I made observations of attachment styles for my report due Tuesday. I enjoyed discussing this with my wife. I like this about her, that she has interests in these types of subjects. I regret that we are not closer now and couldn't share more intimate moments. The kids got me to chase them through the garden and play hide and go seek.

Thanks be to God.