Despite its hectic pace, September has been a good month. Here are some of the highlights:
This month saw the start of my Walden Ed.D. coursework. I am still relearning what it means to be a student in upper level classes. Here is one of the main areas where I need better time management (and research skills).
We finally saw Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and I disliked it to about the degree that I thought I would. It's not as bad as Spider-man 3 or X-Men 3, but I place Green Lantern higher. That said, I think Ben Affleck made a fine Batman (if only I could stomach a Batman who uses guns).
I changed the oil for our minivan for the first time. Its engine hasn't fallen out, so I think I did well.
The boys started their ice-skating lessons. They've only been on the ice twice, but they keep asking when they get to go again. In truth, I'm pretty eager to skate again too.
I hung my Millennium Falcon, two TIE fighters, Darth Vader's custom TIE, and Luke's X-Wing from the ceiling of my office in a quasi-replica of the trench run from the original movie. The set up makes me smile every time I see it.
Janelle and I picked up new phones. Our other ones were showing their age, having been a couple of generations back when we got them five years ago. This means that I finally have space for my music, podcasts, and pictures. Trevor seems happy getting any kind of smart phone from the deal, even if it's outdated.
The boys' Faith Formation catechism class started up on Wednesday evenings with a group meal to begin each session. Starting next week, I will be leading the kids in some songs as well with the expectation of holding a monthly children's mass. The kids seem pretty excited about the idea.
Oh, did I mention that I e published my first novel, Dragon Hunter? Because I did that too.
What I haven't done is finish my Alaska Alive! course. I need to put a significant amount of effort to get that done soon. It will have to be after I serve as a line referee for tomorrow's soccer tournament (another first for me), but that's something to worry about in October.
September slipped by quickly and enthusiastically. I hope that October holds the same energy, but a more sedate pace.