1. Thought it was cool how the NFL presented a reading of the Declaration of Independence before the big game. With SO many people watching ~ not only in this country but around the world ~ very clever. Think about it, how many people have never heard those words or have completely forgotten them. Those words are pretty powerful stuff.
2. At what point is it appropriate for a parent to stop disciplining their kids? Note sarcasm. Especially when a kid is consistently beating on a younger, smaller kid (let's just say 7 & 8 years old). Is it ok for this age group to "duke it out" themselves? Or is the older kid considered a bully? And did I mention both parents are usually in the vicinity when this happens. Someone help me out here. I'm not buying into a parents response of "just hit him back". And I have heard those words a hundred times before from the same parents. Really? I wonder if they would have the same attitude if my 11 year old clobbered their 8 year old? Hmm. Note that my 11 year old would never do that because he is NOT a bully.
3. Had a really fun day skiing ~ just me and Jack (11 year old). From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Eventually joined up with some friends and became a posse of three kids, one mom and one dad. I think it is great that the kids are not too cool for us. We try like heck to hang with them. I got knocked over by a snowboarder once (well twice actually ~ same dude ~ same time). And then somehow did a sidewards face plant while stopping (ski caught an edge). It was funny but I have a sore ars!
It is late, I am tired. Here is a random picture from a quick shopping trip yesterday. And no, the hats did not come home with us.
Tracy
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