1. My DS7 is ALWAYS tired after football practice. Who wouldn't be??!!
2. He doesn't need a stroller at DW....but if I felt he did, at least I would know that it *ISN'T* because he is out of shape or unhealthy.
3. A triathalon....hmmm. He's not such a great swimmer - yet. He may need a few more swimming lessons. We've focused on tackle football since he was in Kindergarten. SO, it may be a while before the triathalon. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
4. My kids had to cook dinner by themselves the day after they walked into the kitchen whining about what I cooked. Whining doesn't work in my house. EVER.
5. Speaking of whining, DS has had to keep up with his much taller, older siblings and parents since birth. Since I pay attention, I knew he was exhausted when he fell asleep at the table at Boma....when he fell asleep on every bus...when he didn't want to wake up in the morning. When he said that he would rather stay at the pool than go to MK on the last day. Kids don't have to be whiny for parents to know they are tired.
6. DH and I agreed that every other day at a park means a longer trip, but would be much more enjoyable for little legs. That's about the only thing I think your post is worth.
7. I don't know you in real life, but just from your words, you remind me exactly of my old next door neighbor.
8. Thank God I moved out of state.
HAVE A GREAT DAYYYYY!!!!!!!!