Monday, August 13, 2012

Olympics

We have watched more TV in the last two weeks then we have in probably the last 6 months.  But the Olympics were so great!   At night, all of us would cram on the couch and cheer.  Whatever we missed at night, I would let the kids catch up on the next day.  And I would usually sit and watch with them because it was so intriguing.

We took the time to read about the origin of the games.  We learned about the sports and the athletes.  The kids loved the back stories on many of the competitors.  NBC had a great piece on England and WW II and the Dream Team which we all loved.

We were amazed at the man with the double prosthetic and rooted for him to win.  We were disappointed by some of the athletes reactions to getting silver and happy for those who reveled in their outstanding accomplishments.  We were saddened by those who were true contenders only to have the unthinkable happen and not be able to compete for a medal.

I don't remember enjoying the Olympics quite so much.  But, I am sure it had to do with enjoying it and experiencing it with the kids.  Not a bad way to spend some hot summer nights . . .




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