You know the saying, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”?  Hopefully in my case, the tree isn’t that far from the apple.  This past weekend my two children, Lara and Mason, had a weekend full of activities.  Lara danced at the St. Amant game Friday night, ran the 3 mile race Saturday night, and then had a marathon dance practice Sunday afternoon.  Mason swam his butt off Saturday afternoon, ran the 3 mile race, and then swam his butt off some more Sunday morning.

I would hope that what Christine and I have done in the past years by working our butts off has influenced our children to work hard as well.  But sometime, I think it works the other way around.  I have seen how hard Lara works to be good at dance and how hard she practices for swim and track.  And I have seen Mason struggling to get out of the pool after a grueling workout.

I guess it goes back to not asking someone to do something that you would not do yourself.  And that should apply tenfold for your children.  If I never follow through with what I say I am going to do, then why should I expect them to?

Speaking of apples and trees, I think the Esch boys came from another tree!  Mr Xctmnt and Flash got smoked by Blake’s speed on Saturday night and could not compete with Camren’s determination or jovial attitude.  I think there are some oranges growing near their house.