This morning I had a  good day and got a lot of things done.  I thought a lot today about the basic principles of behavior and behavior management and modification.

My mother provided a wonderful gift of some cash to help with my son's all star baseball team expenses.  Thanks be to God.

This afternoon I screwed up and forgot son #2's occupational therapy session.  I knew about it and it was on my schedule but when the time came I got distracted and forgot.  I told my wife and she chewed me out.  I told my son and he really wanted to go so I rushed him up there late.  I was grateful that his therapist worked with him for 25 minutes.  My wife chewed me out again and we were rushed getting off to my other son's baseball game.

At the game my son played in the outfield.  He had a good game, making it on base twice and running well and fielding well.  He made some minor mistakes but over all did well.  Thanks be to God.

I sense some resentment that the pitcher tonight is not as good as him and the coaches haven't looked at my son as a pitcher.  I also find myself a little resentful that the coaches who are helping at practice are having their son's prioritized. I also was troubled by my dad's attitudes towards the other people at the games who don't meet his expectations or cross his path.  I am afraid that he is going to offend people or get into a fight.  I also resented my dad griping and nagging my son for his minor mistakes.

Back at home I griped harshly at my wife when she was nagging the kids.

Lord Jesus Christ, only son of God, please forgive me a poor sinner.