Well its over. I'm talking about pretty much everything. My vacation. The Olympics. Summer. Where to begin?
Vacation was great, but as always, too short I was in Lake George and in NJ for the last day and a half (apologies to everyone I wasn't able to see). Yesterday was really special: I think it was the first time that all my kid's cousins (eight in total, plus one second cousin) were all congregated in one place. While we probably woke up the residents across the street (which happens to be a cemetary) it was a very enjoyable day. I was very surprised, too: nine kids ranging from eight months to eight, and there was nary a fight. Ok, maybe a fight or two, but nothing of any real consequance. Lake George was great fun and before leaving on Friday, we were able to squeeze in our annual swim to the Island, where I swim to an Island that's about a mile off shore, while the kids and father-in-law kayak alongside me.
The Olympics? Amazing. I'm already jonesing for more. Best three weeks of the year, sports-wise and I say that being a very serious fan of the Tour de France. There were too many story lines to count, but obviously Phelps and Bolt were the stars of the show. I was a bit dismayed by the performance (or lack thereof) of the mens track and field and boxing squad. We struggled in the sprints, puked the relays (except for 4 x 400) and didn't gain any ground in the distance races. Props to Bryan Clay though for winning the decathlon; that was huge. Anyway, great Games all around. And kudos to China for near perfect execution. Can't wait for London and hopefully Chicago after that.
And lastly, the Summer? Work aside (which was busier than ever), it was absolutely great and came and went too fast. Though ironically, NorCal summer starts around now, weather wise.
What to look forward to now? Certainly the Conventions (any early commentary/thoughts?) followed by the kick off of the Fall TV season. And there's the start of fourth grade for the Boy and first grade for the Girl. And in two weeks we kick off Fall baseball season. And then there's marathon training. All a long winded way of saying that life is good.
Word.
3 comments:
glad it all went well! quality time with cousins seems to be pretty blissful as the kids get a little older. less biting, and more easily remedied by sending them outside to play.
summer is still going strong weather wise here, and yet the kids back to school is HEAVENLY! i too have a 4th and 1st grader. and things are good.
and the 2nd and 3rd graders are enjoying it so far too. and my life is suddenly feeling really relaxed with only 2 at home daily.
bummer the Olympics are over.
So glad you relaxed here in the Northeast. Swimming and sailing with your family was the highlight for Papa and me. We are glad that you had a wonderful time in N.J. too! There is something to be said about being with family. Lake George awaits you next summer. Remember you didn't get to go hiking this trip. So plan on it next time. We miss you all. Good luck to the children with their new teachers.
I agree - go Chicago 2016! We really need the Olympic Games here in the good Ole' USA.
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