My Morning Routine

After a cup of coffee, I read with enjoyment the Transportation Section of the Chicago Tribune on the King's Throne.

Photograher: Tyler

Happy Father's day

Woke up this Sunday morning. Lucky to be off today as I was scheduled to be at work. Outside at 7am before everyone else was up and saw storm clouds to the west. It rained for a couple hours this morning but is currently sunny and dry. Time to go enjoy the rest of the day - oh,...what to do?



Good Morning, Isabelle. How did you sleep? "Good, daddy, I want breakfast - eggs." She always sits on my lap if I am in the chair! Here I am reading the Sunday paper and they are watching cartoons on the tv. Tyler was the first to wake up. Photographer for below: Tyler

Kindergarten - Last Day

Last day of Kindergarten for you was June 11. Can't believe you will be a 1st grader this fall and away from home for about 7 hours. It's a little sad. You're growing up too fast. Here's a picture of you and Ms. Martens at your classroom door. She says you're a great kid.

Tadpoles and the Nursery

Visited Pesches Nursery yesterday. Love that nursery. Went to Caputos and Walmart to shop for flowers a few weeks ago and was not motivated to garden at all. But after one trip to Pesches, the motivation kicked in. I just wish we could spend more. Oh well. I like what we got. Also, purchased 3 tadpoles which the kids have been playing with like pets. Isabelle has been hugging it and kissing it. Tyler has been catching them with his hands and a fish net as well - it's a funny sight. He takes his shirt off first before he starts fishing with his hands in the container fountain.

Day what?

I 've lost track what day this is of my training - laughing very loud. Haven't done any type of physical training at home nor at the gym. Feel a little guilty, yes. Too much on my to do list. I need to hit the gym in the morning before starting the day on my days off. Easier said than done. Well, I'll see what happens.

Day 2

tired today after work. no exercises, maybe tomorrow. limited myself to a glass of wine and 1 taco tonight. legs sore from doing lunges and squats last night. Time to watch Top Chep.

Day 1 of training

Worked today. So I did 15 pushups before leaving the house this morning. That was hard enough. My shoulders were making popping noises. Boy, am I out of shape.

When I got home, I didn't feel like doing anything. I didn't bring a lunch today (only ramen in a bowl, if you can call that lunch) but one of the doctors bought pizza for the staff and I had a slice. Then, I found out there was a pharmaceutical rep in the SICU who brought lunch for everyone in the unit - Mediterranean food. Boy, was it good. Then in the afternoon, I had another slice of leftover pizza and 2 cookies. I was still full when I got home. I think I have to not eat past 7:30pm, which I am notorious for doing. Anyway, did about 30 pushups and did half of those granny style and a few minutes of lunges and squats. I felt it in my knees afterward. My goal: bench 220lb and squat 315lb by day 60. I have to hit the weight room on Friday, when I am off.

300 look

Ever since I have seen this movie, 300, in my minds eye I see myself that way. So for the next 60 days I will be trying to shed at least 10 lbs and pack on the muscle, especially since we are going away on vacation to the beach. It's one of my goals this year. You know what they say, winners win and quitters quit. If you aint in 1st place, you're last. Shake and bake baby. uh HUH! SPARTANS.....Prepare for GLORY!!!

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Daily workout accomplishments to follow. Today, took picture and drank 1 beer.