Olympics WOW !

I fellow SAHD REM at Silly Dad wrote about his experience with today's athletes in the Olympics and the seemingly selfishness of some athletes. I tend to agree with him but we must realize that these olyipians are very young and still learning how to be good people of this country and it is a coaches job as well as their parents to teach them to be good sportsman and sportswoman. I would have liked to seen more compassion on Emilys Hughes part but then again she just turned 16 and for Bodie Miller well he is what he is and really doesn't know any better. I have faith that these kids will grow and learn with time and come to appreciate their good fortune in the future. On the other side how about Cheeks giving his Olympic Bonus to charity after he won gold. Now that's a great role model and a little more wiser in years too.
The games are a great thing to share with your kids and family as I to remember Franz Klomer winning the men's downhill and trying to replicate him as a kid. Great times and fond memories..

Snow Day !

Finally we get some winter weather and not that I miss the warmer weather but a pretty heavy snow is always fun. Looks to be about a foot out there now so a fun walk with the family is in order for the day. Alex has not played in the snow yet so today should be a fun time for him and should be fun for us to watch. He and I went to bed early lastnight and so now I am up and ready for the day at 4am. These types of nights are a favorite of mine as being all cozy and warm with my family on a snowy night sure makes a man feel good about his life and the ones he shares it with. Happy snow day all.

What now?

Football is over, its cold out and no park days, and we are moving we think. I have been at the end of my wits as of late being cooped up in the house. I need a vacation and good for us we are getting one next week to see my mother in the desert heat. Two weeks of fun and hiking and spending time with family. A needed break from the winter blues will do us all good. Alex is much more mobile these days and will attempt a summit climb any chance he gets. I caught him on the dining room table the other day and about to swing from the light fixture. He seems to have no fear what so ever. Come on spring as winter is boring!