Watching the Olympics

I've always wished that when Olympics time rolls around that I could take time off from work and just watch all the events all day long. It always seems like "history in the making". The Opening Ceremony last night was beautiful. My favorite part was anything to do with that giant LED screen that they projected stuff on--very cool and very high tech. The gigantic Olympic torch being lit up was amazing! The 2008 performers were an impressive sight. Great Britain will have some big shoes to fill in four years when it's their turn.

DH found ourselves watching it by ourselves. DD went to bed at 8PM without being asked. She never volunteers unless she is very tired. DS#3 got put to bed around the same time. He's been in teething mode and doesn't seem to sleep well, so he's been ready to go to bed when we put him to bed. On Thursday afternoon, he even picked up his own burp cloth (which he always sleeps with) and went to DH's and my bed for his nap!

DS#1 had an early soccer game today (more on this later), so he went to bed promptly at 9PM. Our neighbors were showing a movie (The Bee Movie) projected onto another neighbor's wall, complete with popcorn and other snacks. DS#2 was out there being social, although he said he wished that he could have watched the Opening Ceremony AND played with the neighbors. He didn't go to bed until after 10PM. I was pretty pooped too, when the show was over, but it was worth staying up to watch.

In the spirit of the Olympics, I leave you with this cute photo of DS#3 (in a red, white, and blue outfit with "USA" on the front) that I took at the store on Wednesday. He was rummaging through my purse and pulled out my sunglasses. Sure, he plays with them, but refuses to wear them outside when he really needs them. He just had the biggest, most mischievous smile, so I had to take a picture! Smile!