r.e.s.p.e.c.t

I gained a new level of respect from my kids tonight as I beat the reigning champion of Lake Michigan Ward hula-hooping. Abby, amazed, admitted to me twice (after the fact) that she didn't think I would win. Andrew was proud and thought it was so cool that I was the winner. All thanks to Emily, who "goofed up" on purpose. See, she knew that we could keep the hoops going forever, but without any tricks up our sleeves we just might bore our audience to pieces. I owe my newfound respect to her. Thanks.