Weekend Recap

Dear James, Daniel and Emily,

Gosh, another fun weekend. Watched numerous movies at home, got in some decent exercise, ran some errands. Did some 'fun' shopping. Had some family fun with a walk and picnic at the park. And finally watched a little live football in HD!

We had some more family time this weekend. Watched a couple of movies together. Ran some errands, including haircuts all around for the kids for school. Did some 'fun' shopping for movies, video games toys etc. Then we did a good walk to the park. James still didn't feel that we had the time he wanted, but I don't think he fully realizes that his definition of family time is not the same as ours.

Sunday we did something a little different. We drove one van, with changes of clothes, and a picnic lunch down to America the Beautiful park. Then drove back and walked down there from our house, taking the Midland Trail. James did well, Daniel did not do so well. I worry a little about his legs sometimes. I am not sure if it is just endurance or if there is a problem there, because he just cannot walk for any real length of time. Although that was a mile and a half walk, although he probably only walked about half of that.

Then we had a picnic lunch and the kids played in the fountain, Emily really enjoyed that. Then we had some time in the playground before returning home. Where I collapsed in front of the TV, watching a movie and some football to occupy the rest of my day.

James had Jon come over and he got in some good bike practice, just riding up and down the street, he is starting to gain some control over what he is doing out there. In fact at one point I was going to walk up to the corner and grab some dinner, and he wanted to just stay and keep riding. Which I did, after making sure he knew which house to go to if he hurt himself. I think he has reached a point where if we take an easy trail he can ride with us while we pull the trailer with the other kids.

Overall another good weekend, with some milestones accomplished. And kept pace with my eating and exercise plan. I think James and Daniel are sort of ready for school to start next weekend. This is their last week of freedom, although I am not certain Daniel gets that as much as James does. I am pleased that this is a short week for me (taking Friday off).