10,800 steps by 3:20pm today. I'm tired. I struggle getting the kids to work and own their work. I find it easier to just do the task myself than to go through the painful process of getting them to help. It is a disservice to me and them. I know.
Claire has very cute phrases. She crawled up on the bed after I collapsed from my 1st round of cleaning and said "Dad - you play me" she then put her stuffed animal dog in my hand. By the time she did this I was already in bed covered up. She then persisted in me playing with the dog while she responded to me moving the dog around. She can be a bit bossy. It is funny (now). She is very determined and headstrong. I'm sure it is a bit of both Jan and me so it will be interesting to see how she grows up. She and Emma are a lot alike.
Emma Jane drove down from Logan and is spending the day with Samantha. It is good that she is here. I enjoy her company. Her husband, Spencer, is still up in Logan.
Samantha and I are trying different types of food from time to time. We have tried a number of Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Indian, and Vietnamese restaurants. So far they are all good. I am trying to branch out. When I was a kid Jan introduced me to Chinese food. I refused to really eat anything that was different. I'm a big chicken. Anyway - over the years I have gotten a bit more adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. It may be #MarkWeins rubbing off on me. hahahaha
Yesterday I heard the most horrific sound come from the garage. A huge bang accompanying by a repetitive banging. Any guesses? The spring for the garage. It is done - snapped in half. It nearly broke the garage door opener as the motor was pulling the belt over each tooth on the gear making a repetitive banging as it tried to lift the garage door. I called the service company and they will be out on Tuesday.
-until later
