Riverwinds Tri

Today, mama completed a bucket list. I've always wanted to compete in a tri type race. But with a bad hip and knee, it seemed beyond the realm of possibility.
But today, Mama officially completed her first aqua bike. And Dad well he completed his first tri. Now grant you, this was a sprint style race but huge accomplishment nonetheless.

Lessons learned

We have an elite athlete in the family. As in the guy next to me said the elite athletes are going now. Say, was that Dada that just jumped in? And is he the only one doing the backstroke? I kid, Dada really is a special athlete who is very dedicated and fast. He rocks.

Mama still has some game. May not be the fastest in the field. But darn it, I finished and still felt pretty darn good. And to those two women who blocked my swim path, move out of Mama's way

The little guy is one lucky guy. PopPop and MomMom got up really early to bring him to watch us race. Pretty special. And awesome to hear them cheer as we made transition

This family is close and supportive. Afterward, we headed to our fav dinner to get our chow down. Which wasn't easy because someone was super tired by then. I don't need a nap Mama, really.

Little guy, always go for your dreams. And don't let obstacles get in your way. Life's a journey. It's way more fun when it's fulfilling!

Lunch Time!

When I'm President, I'm ordering up more Fun Time!

All Aboard Ladies

Day After Too Much of Mama Shopping

Day in Lancaster.

Week in Rewind

It's been a rather uneventful week in this household. Thank goodness

Someone continues to feel his oats. And we are hearing more and more dramatic "no!" It's especially awesome when it occurs in public. Such as when Mama is in line at the grocery store and someone insists on paying. Now, normally Mama would find humerous his request to pay but not in a packed store with grumpy looking people all around. Off we went, grocery in hand and a screaming little boy "No No No" as if to say, ladies I will return. To which I'm sure the cashier was thinking please don't choose my lane.

And to the people of Boston, our hearts go out. So many crazy people doing really scary stuff. Makes me sad that the day of innocence may be gone. But watching first responders jump into the fray to help others, you get the deep sense that the American spirit goes on. We won't be intimidated by terrorist who spew hatred. And the same goes for South Koreans approach to the north. Mama, there are bad people in this world. Yes baby unfortunately there are. But as Mr Rogers mother so eloquently said when you're scared, watch the people helping.

Ladies, Look Who Has A New Ride

Week in Rewind

You know the saying, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. In a nut shell, that was our week.

First, Trojan, my baby girl, went down. Yes, she is a little neurotic at times. You know, with the non-stop barking and lust for all human food. It seems that her hard charging food ways got the best of her.  Perhaps a lesson for us all.  After a day of gluttingly, stomach issues led to two popped out anal glands. Or as Dada so eloquently said WHAT IN THE WORLD.   Yes, a vision that I never want to see again in my life time. I felt pain just looking.  But no worries, nothing that meds can't cure. Would you like a sedative to ease her pain.  Dada with a menacing look "yes please"

Next, Mama took a spell. After sleeping on the coach to soothe Trojan, the neck kinked up. And when I say kinked up, I'm talking a huge knot. After a day of the lovely smelling Ben Gay, Mama headed for a message and pure bliss.  Mama, turn her head again?  Yes, little guy mama turn her head  again.

But at last, the big punch in the gut was upon us.  The fridge ice maker broke and spewed water all day long through our new hardwood floors. Which, of course, led to warped floors the next day. As I write, a contraption of gadgets are dehumidifying, pulling water out and heating the floor boards. And might I mention, the noise. Oh the noise. It makes it hard to hear Trojan's ever so piercing bark.

And last, the little guy. A boy who knows what he wants when he sees it.  Dada say no more milk.  No problem, I'll just open the "messed up" fridge and gets me some. As in, Mama turned around to see a little boy drinking right from the milk box.  I have to say, he's got it right. Sometimes, you have to laugh off the adversity and just go with the flow. I mean, literally the flow. Who needs a cup Mama when we have a river running to the basement....

Week in Rewind

It's in the books: the little guy's first swim class. And he was a man among babies. No literally he was. The only big guy in the group. No one will splash this boy around. And he was the only one who jumped off the side of the pool with no fear. Surfs up Mama

The week also brought a bunch of new "why". Who knew kids were full of such insight questions such as

Why do I have to go to bed
Why do I have to pick up my toys
Why do I have to wear PJs to bed

Because Mama said so, buddy. Because Mama said so

And this week we has our first time out at school. well at least the first one that the little guy openly told on himself about

Little guy "i got a time out Mama.
Mama: "why".
Little guy: "I put mulch down Nathan's shirt".
Mama: "why".
Little guy: giggles.

Clearly being one of the bigger kids in the class has its advantages.