Bob the Builder - Yes We Can!

Nathan imitates Bob the Builder.  Time to get him a tool belt.

Barefoot Running benefits of a Midfoot/Frontfoot Strike

By way of background, this Father's Day, Abbie thoughtfully decided that I needed a new pair of sandals and had Mommy procure a pair.  Umm, thanks Abbie, but I've got my eye on some different footwear.  Yes, yes, it's the thought that counts but have fun in the return line. 

Nathan ends his sentences with the phase: "ANYMORE!" as a point of emphasis

Nathan started ending his sentences with "ANYMORE!" as a point of emphasis a few months back.

For example, if he gets in a verbal dispute with his sister, the argument will devolve into him spouting his displeasure with a declaration such as: I don't like you Abbie, ANYMORE!

Toliet Training Gone Awry

Nathan Potty Training Update

He knows what he has to do, but in true Nathan fashion, he refuses to do so.  We've been making candy an incentive, but that's not good enough anymore.

Somehow I don't think this would further entice him:

http://blog.pricecharting.com/2011/05/how-to-build-video-game-urinal.html

Abbie's First Soccer Game

Zero goals, which makes sense inasmuch as Abbie made 0 attempt to run to the scrub of 4-year olds.

Bad negotiations by a four-year old, doesn't understand the concept of pre-existing parental duty

Soccer practice is scheduled for 5:30PM tonight.

I called to see if practice is cancelled.

Me: Looks like it's not going to rain*, so there's soccer practice tonight, right?

Wife: Well maybe, Abbie is being difficult and I've been trying to convince her all day to go.  She says doesn't want to go to soccer practice.

Me: Alright, put her on the phone.

(long pause, with Lora saying in the background, "talk in the phone, don't be rude")

Abbie: Daddy?

Me: Are you going to soccer today?

Abbie: No...

Me: How about I meet you there (at the soccer field) after work?

Abbie: (begrudgingly) Okkkay....

Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather watch the NBA playoffs at home tonight instead of hanging around a soccer field on a cloudy and windy 40 degree evening. 


*It was in fact raining during practice.