Finally - a Day to Thaw

I can't remember a winter when so many people were so many ready for spring.  It has been so cold for so long.  Finally, today it was nice so we have taken full advantage.  (And, I have refused to be weighed down with a camera so you'll just have to use your imagination.)

James rode the 50 this morning (of course, it's Saturday).  I think this is the first time in weeks and weeks that it started in the 30s so I think that made it more enjoyable - Keith even rode it this time.  

Christopher and I met them at the gym for the 5/6th grade boy's basketball championship.  His team this year was just awesome.  Of course I am prejudiced, but he played great this season.  He's a great little point guard and had some pretty swooshes today.  He's a fiesty little defender, too.  I really appreciated his coaches this year.  They won the championship and we found out afterward that he made the all star team.  We are really struggling with whether that's the right thing for our family given all our other commitments - he wants to play it so badly.  We'll see.

After the game Christopher and I came home and threw the baseball and then rode our bikes.  Yep, I got on the bike outside and practiced clipping in and out.  It wasn't quite as bad as I expected, but of course I had nice slow starts and stops and no surprises.  I was really surprised at much different being clipped in made in the power you have.  It was a little scary being totally "one with the bike" but it was just so good to be outside in shorts and short sleeves (sorry, Traci).

Keith didn't fare as well at bike practice - James just called to say "Daddy crashed and his shoulder and shoulder blade are kind of messed up."  We're waiting for them to get home to find out how badly.  Apparently, coach said to go to the emergency room tomorrow if it's still bad.  The good news according to James?  It wasn't Daddy's fault.

At least I've thawed out so I can be more rational and caring.

____________________________________________________

Of course, I am traveling to San Diego for work tomorrow.  It's supposed to be always perfect weather there.  I was so looking forward to the trip just for the sunshine.  I checked accuweather yesterday.  A high of 56, cloudy and possible rain.  What's up with this weather :( ?