June 25th, 2009

Same old around here really. Figured I would update since I haven't in awhile. Chance is still doing amazing in karate. He is like a machine. I am sure it would seem like I am biased since it's my kid but he really is doing awesome. He gets called out in every class lately for doing something so well whether it's standing at attention, using respect, technique, etc. The other day Adam called Chance out to help him demonstrate Stranger Danger and I don't think he was expecting Chance to remember quite like he did. Chance busted out all the moves before Adam even had to show him how to do it. He actually got a round of applause from the parents and instructors for that. He earned his 3rd stripe on Tuesday so tomorrow he gets to attend the graduation ceremony for his new belt! He is very excited about this. I am hoping this means he'll be able to attend classes on the other days of the week, but I will have to check since I am a little confused on how their belt system works here.

Last Friday we went to see his karate school do a demo at the Diablo's game here. It's minor league baseball and it was John's first baseball game ever! He hates baseball and thought he would hate going to the game even though I have tried to tell him over and over, you don't have to like baseball to like going to minor league games. I don't know what it is, maybe it just takes me back to being a kid and going with the fam....but we had a great time. Which I am sure is partly why my ass has gotten bigger (more on that towards the bottom) but how can you not enjoy yourself with hot dogs, fireworks, and good company? Chance loved it even though it took awhile to convince him that HE wasn't going to be playing baseball. I had him bring his glove so I can see why this would be confusing. The karate demo was soooo short. I wish it had been longer. It was also too early I think. The stadium was almost empty still when they did it. Anyways, when it was all said and done-we all had a great time and I got to meet a guy in John's platoon whose wife also does karate at the school so that was nice. John ended up really enjoying himself much to his surprise. Lol, he told me the other day that he asked one of his SFC's to get us some of the free tickets he's always talking about getting so we can go again. He even asked me when hockey season started so we can go to the hockey games here. THAT should be fun! I can't wait.

Saturday the neighbors invited us over for dinner along with two other couples. I had a blast and they were so much fun to be around. I wasn't uncomfortable like I had anticipated. Hopefully that's something that we can keep up. It's just so freakin hot right now, I try to go outside as little as possible but I could really use the sun so I might just suck it up and deal. I need to be more social. I know this but it's so hard.

Other than that, I've just been reading a ton as usual and started working out again since my ass continues to grow which is my own fault. So that's it for now. Going to go read for an hour or so and then go to bed.