"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL"

(keeping my eye on the good parts/cleaning up the stinky part)

Robert Tate

Robert Tate
Location
California, USA
Birthday
July 15
Title
High School Teacher
Company
Good,Fun,Positive
Bio
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Each day I grow more & more thankful for all that my life is filled with. I have a beautiful, wonderful, sexy, loving & brilliant lady in my life and we are getting married in June. We are the proud & thankful parents of "Roberto David" who was born 5/20/2010 at high noon. What a joy it is to finally become a Dad & I am looking forward to every experience & every phase. I am a high school teacher. I went into teaching to make a difference & help young people to realize their full potential & their dreams. In many ways, I think that I am contributing positively to the lives of some beautiful people; or at least that is the feedback that I am getting from parents, students, and teachers who are sorry to see me leave at the end of this school term (in June 2010). That my presence is making a difference and that pleases me, more than I can say. I have accepted a teacher's position at a college in Vermont. I have 4 guy best buds + my dad, a wonderful big brother & sister in-law; a great group of Air Force brothers who I served with. My dad, my brother & his family are all moving to Vermont as well, so this summer is going to be quite an exodus & pilgrimage for all of us. I like to paint, read, write, &make love to my beautiful lady (not in that order naturally). I play the guitar & drums (I have a band). I also play sports and coach a little league baseball team & a basketball team of teenage guys at the community rec. We have two dogs (Samson & Delilah). I love fishing, camping & attending sporting events. Also, encouraging others to respond positively to life's challenges, is what I am about. I know & help those people who are suffering from some major challenges. Helping to enhance their quality of life is where my energy and heart lies. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! It can be, if you work very hard at it & accept the stinky part that sometimes comes with it.

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APRIL 19, 2010 9:59PM

A Love Supreme: Tanya+Unborn Son, John Coltrane & Baseball

Rate: 13 Flag

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baby_on_board_poster-p228619778859092547tdcz_525 "These are the good old days," my dad often says. He is so right because one day, the present days will become the good old days. Life is Beautiful! Mother to be & Baby-Boy to be are doing great. I'm holding up nicely, as well. Lots to do & prepare for...and I am loving it. I am amazed at how much my lady eats & the weird combinations. A plate of barbecued ribs with a bowl of vanilla ice cream that's topped with coleslaw and sweet pickles. It looked as strange as it sounds. A hot bowl of thick oatmeal with raisin bran sprinkled on top & maple syrup/more raisins & pecans on top of that. I shook my head on that one & had to leave the table. Tanya said that she wanted the oatmeal wth syrup & raisins; and our son wanted the raisin bran with pecans. They came to an agreement on the milk--two 16oz glasses. I make a lot of sandwiches & shakes for myself.

"A Love Supreme" is filling my days. Life has been very kind to me. I keep my eye on the good parts & clean up the stinky part. "Life is Beautiful," & each day I grow more & more thankful for it. My grandma has been supplying homemade desserts on demand (every few days). That has been an added bonus.

A love supreme is what my life reflects; especially when it is comprised of my beautiful-sexy-eating machine Tanya, my son who is in the oven-chillin, baseball season, and John Coltrane. I'm going to enjoy every single moment while it last, for these are the good old days!

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                          My Son is due to arrive on May 15th.

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                       "I can't believe she ate the whole thing"

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                         ("A Love Supreme" By John Coltrane)

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           ALASKA BASEBALL - THE 2006 MIDNIGHT SUN GAME

                                    (It's actually midnight)


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(A Segment from a college baseball regional game at Lynchburg College)


 

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You have the things worth having. How exciting, May 15th is almost here!
l'Heure Bleue
April 19, 2010 11:55 PM
Thank you for your comment, Bleue! Yes...I am very thankful for all that my life is filled with. I am cleaning up the stinky part (or sitting it out with the trash for pick up). LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for stopping by & leaving a rating/comment.
Robert Tate
April 20, 2010 07:12 AM
My man, these are indeed the good old days. Take pictures, videos, and laugh. You re going through the greatest time in your life, and as they say "It don't get no better than this"!
scanner
April 20, 2010 07:15 AM
Isn't limbo fun? All of that bubbling over excitement and not a clue of what to do with it ;).

Congratulations! May the new arrival bring along health, joy and prosperity to your family :).
Seer
April 20, 2010 07:34 AM
@Scanner-Thanks SCANMAN; I am doing just that. Taking a bunch of pics, a my brother has permission to take the video of the birth (I don't think that I could coach Tanya & tape the delivery). She won't let me take a pic of her "chowing down" on all of the strange food combos that she eats. After work, I like escaping into yard work & baseball games with Coltrane staying near, in the background. Tanya & I went to a baseball game & she proceeded to eat $40 worth of hot dogs, pizza, peanuts, pretzels, and juice. She even managed to catch a home run with one hand & a hot dog in another. I told you all that she was amazing. I am so loving this time. To think that it only gets better, is just too much. I can't wait until my son poops in his diaper, and pees on everyone that takes too long to wrap him up. We are all pretty excited here! Thanks Scanner for stopping by MAN, and giving a shout out!
Robert Tate
April 20, 2010 07:58 AM
@Seer-Thank you Seer! You are so faithful to drop by and leave a comment. I must extend the same courtesy to your blog, and those who visit me often. It is like doing the "limbo" and I am loving it. You are right; half the time I don't know what to do with myself. My grandma says to get lots of rest...because I will need it, when our baby comes. I don't understand how men can walk away from being involved with their child's birth. That is so strange to me. Who would want to miss this. I think my son already knows his dad's voice. I play a lot of Jazz and Classic Rock for him. He digs both. Thanks Seer for coming by and leaving your comment. I will be sure to post pics & let everyone know how things went...on the big day. Let the countdown begin. 25 MORE DAYS TILL DUE DATE!!! OH MY GOD!
Robert Tate
April 20, 2010 08:05 AM
I'm so happy for you and Tanya ! Also glad you got rid of 'life stinks' moniker-it bothered me when I thought you had so much to look forward to. School will be out and you'll have the first moths to enjoy with the loves of your life- which is wonderful. I haven't forgotten about the recipes I promised, but I've been busy looking after my mom here. Enjoy these moments, Robert, as you are doing- they are precious. Very best to you all. Rated.
FusunA
April 20, 2010 08:10 AM
@FusunA-Thank you so much for your comments and for stopping by. You are so right; my prior profile and screen name just didn't reflect my life and what and who is has been filled with. I am so glad that you provided the affirmation. I could not have said it better than you, dear. Also, my prayers are with you, your mom, and your family. Send those recipes when you can, no hurry...and I am touched & honored that you remember. Tanya is an eating machine and have begun to put together a collection of Turkish recipes, history, photos, clothing, in a scrapbook, that will also contain your recipes and photos of our trip. Our trip to Turkey will be without our son, and our first on...after Tanya & I feel comfortable separating from him. We have selected there as our belated honeymoon spot. Any places that you advise us to visit will be an added bonus. Thanks again FUSUN A, for your grace, charming words, and positive encouragement. That means so much to both Tanya & myself.
Robert Tate
April 20, 2010 09:33 AM
Oh boy Son, do I remember the birth of my first child (a son). You make sure to enjoy every minute. Then you will have to get ready for your next child. Listen to what I say. After the first one, it seems that there is more to follow. There are just 10 months that are between my first and second children. Do the math young man. That means that within one month of having my first (we conceived another), and in those days there wasn't this waiting period until the 6week check up before having sex. My wife made advances toward me and I just couldn't resist. You know how it is. I still can't resist my best girl. So don't be surprised if Tanya gets immediately pregnant again. This is such a great time for you & her. Enjoy it all and continue doing what you are doing. Enjoy.
Marvin Polinsky
April 20, 2010 09:53 AM
I like the changes and I am glad that you got rid of the stinks. Thanks for the update that all is well. You are doing the right thing: enjoying it all. Rated!
The Shadow Knows
April 20, 2010 12:10 PM
By the way, thanks for the baseball clips and the John Coltrane. I like that sparkling-revolving ball, too. I may have to use it in my future posts.
The Shadow Knows
April 20, 2010 12:13 PM
Hooray! The new blog post title suits you so much better!

Tanya's belly is GORGEOUS!
She is a lucky lady and you are a lucky man.
And I am lucky that you notified me of your new post.
Rated!
big fat trauma queen
April 20, 2010 01:19 PM
Just remember to keep loving the baby and the mommy when he is no longer a cute little tike, and she has silver streaked among the gold. Too many of US adults when we take on the cares of the world and the Internal Revenue forget what we once prized too easily.

Congradulations! Life is good.
mary gravitt
April 20, 2010 02:35 PM
Everything here is wonderful. The love for the loves of your life, the pictures, and the John Coltrane ( one of my favorites also); all of it is just outstanding. I like the baseball movies too. Life can be very beautiful and I am so glad you are one of those who is letting it be just that. Keep us posted and I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Cleopatra's Love
April 20, 2010 03:16 PM
Great Changes & Post Bob - About damn time! I see from the other comments that I am not alone in waiting for your blog title to change to fit your "beautiful" life. So glad to hear that all is great and that you are making sure that your blog reflects that. Keep on letting your inner light and that beautiful spirit of yours shine on everything. Stay away from the politics and all of those angry-filled blogs & heated discussions. Life is beautiful and all too short. Just let your joy run free. Gabriel
Gabriel's Horn
April 20, 2010 04:27 PM
What a lucky baby having such intelligent and loving people as your for parents.
Maureenow
April 20, 2010 09:02 PM
Hey! Congratulations and how exciting! These are the good old days, no matter what they bring!
Painting The Stars
April 21, 2010 05:45 PM