I know my boys are spoiled and my wife overindulges them, but I love them all the same. They've had more unique and interesting experiences in their short lives than I had by the time I was 25, but I know that ultimately it will be be to their advantage.
Luckily for us, and by us I mean my wife Alisa, the kids have extremely busy summer schedules complete with swim team, scout camp, ceramics classes, and now, Kung Fu. Yes, all four of them will be studying this martial art of the Far East. I cannot imagine what motivated Michael to ask for Kung Fu lessons. Yes, we recently saw the movie "Kung Fu Panda," but I just don't see the connection.
I can see it now. I arrive home from a long, stressful day of work, anticipating a quiet, relaxing evening at home with the wife and kids. Suddenly, four black-robed Kung Fu masters emerge from the shadows, intent on my slow, painful demise. I try desperately to fight them off, armed only with my wits and superior physical strength. Yet they are too many, and I fall victim to Tiger, Mantis, Viper, and Monkey.
Actually, I'm excited that they're interested in Kung Fu because it puts a little more emphasis on the mental-emotional-physical nexus than other marital arts. But mostly I just want to call them "Grasshopper."
2 comments:
Skadoosh!
Hi Scott. I haven't seen you in many years but we grew up in the same ward in Bountiful back in the 80s. I was in the same class at BHS as Renee, and Brian and I hung out together from time to time. I saw a comment you had made on Chris' blog and it led me to yours.
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I didn't know him well but I know he was a good man.
I'd like to talk to Brian. Could you provide an e-mail address for him?
Thanks,
Brad Mortensen
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