Father's Pride

Had this moment several times in the past few days.  The boys can sometimes be a handful, but it's the moments that you know will become an iconic memory for the rest of your life that easily make up for it.

Nicholas has always been an incredible big brother - especially considering the age difference.  He's patient and considerate and has a genuine fun time with his little brother.  He is also an extremely proud big brother to Addison and I fear for the fool who would ever mess with her.

Nathaniel has become much more of a daddy's boy at select moments.  It has been tough because he is so attached to mommy that I often have to take the role of disciplinarian and that has caused a bit of a disconnect.  But after the last few months, giving him extra attention and having him be part of little projects around the house, etc... he is my shadow.

Could not be more proud of his swimming efforts and just yesterday, the little man pulled off the standing-on-his-tippy-toes move to make the height requirement for the big water slide at our gym.  Then on the second attempt, went Superman style down (head first).  He popped up at the bottom a little disoriented, but easily made it over to the side.

Wednesday:  Got a jump on my swim a bit early, but still time restricted to 2 hours total (including checking in / out the boys and changing) - realistically leaving me about 1:40 to actually swim

2200 yards (2000m) in the heat: 36:00  (18:00 / 1km) (1:48 100m)
3000 m inside (56:32) - (18:48 / 1km)

Total 5K (3.1 miles) in 1:32:32 (1:51 / 100m)