Keeping things on the straight and narrow

In an effort to ensure that our family blogger, AKA Tom, is providing the full insights to all his blogs I thought I would add a couple of clarifying comments:

(1) Parker and swimming - while Parker certainly has attempted, on at least 1 occassion, to participate in swim classes, of late he has clearly communicated his lack of willingness to continue. As such, Tom acquiesed to the smile (and presumably tears) of a 3 year old and determined that resuming such classes at a later date was more feasible. What a tough dad!

(2) Dianne and the San Jose Olympics - While I certainly should known in advance that climbing up, over, and through an inflatable obstacle course was not intended for overweight 40 something (or 29ish) moms the mere fact that I completed the course (albeit in a somewhat lesser fashion than I started) should be applauded! You should also note that 3 weeks after the event I am healing well and almost able to walk down stairs normally - YEAH - YES I am as stubborn at work as I am at home

(3) Tom continues to live in his dream world that training for multiple iron man events on an annual basis requires roughly 12 hours per week - although I do not track the data to the level that he most certainly does, I can tell you that this is an "average" time thoughout a whole year, does not normalize for vacation, holidays etc, and does not consider the incremental "getting ready" time - but it is fun to dream!

(4) Conner continues to amaze us all with his broad range of interests - most recently the Food Network (I am sure he gets this one from Grandma Verna). Recently, when questioned whether or not any of his friends even knew of the Food Network, he proudly announced that his good buddie, Addison, knew the history behind Alton Brown (one of the more notable Food Network hosts) including his winning of an Iron Chef competiton - yes we support great diversity in our home!!

(5) And last, but certainly not least, Kira has attended her final Homecoming dance (while final one that she qualifies to go to). The remarkable thing about this was the lack of "warm up" to the event - no need to have a special hair appt made, no need to go out shopping for expensive dresses, shoes, or other accessories, and no need to open our home for photo ops - either we are growing immune to this or she has moved onto bigger social events - wonder what Junior Prom and Senior Ball will bring this year!