Dinner w/ Dad - a Salute to Glenn @ 55

Happy 55th Glenn .... damn you're old!

I slept in again, this time until 620a. Clear skies and 70 degrees. Expecting a high near 90 with thunderstorms possible. Completed calisthenics then went to my PC with coffee. Player around online until 715am. I sent Glenn an email wishing him happy birthday and sharing that a package should be arriving at his door later that day. I headed to the family room for meditation and a stretch near 720am.

Dressed for a run at 735am and headed out the door about 5 minutes later. It was steamy – 70 degrees with 95% humidity. I ran 4.1 miles and returned home drenched with sweat. Felt good, though. I ripped off my wicking shirt and walked back and forth out front for a few seconds before heading inside.

Poured some OJ, started my breakfast and packed my lunch. Finished breakfast near 845am. Poured coffee for Mindy then headed upstairs. Mindy shared that she slept poorly again. Still got up and joined me downstairs before I left. We even walked the pug together. The plan was for me to take the Pilot and return the boat to storage on my way to work. I reattached the boat while Mindy dressed to walk the pug.

She and the kids were having brunch with maw-maw at Bob Evans. Not sure what time they were supposed to meet. The boat drop went well. Took about 15 minutes from my arrival to departure. No problems whatsoever. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to work until 950am. Felt way late.

My boss stopped by right away asking about several emails the two of us were copied on that came in during the overnight. I hadn’t seen them so I couldn’t respond intelligently. I told him as much. He stopped by again later concerned with a meeting scheduled while I am off on my 2 week vacation. Assured him that it was covered by one of my peers.

I didn’t take a lunch. Worked straight through until 630pm. I spent the last 15 minutes making copies of our tax returns for the city. I called Mindy to let her know that I was running late after receiving a text from Bella asking if they could start eating dinner.

I called Mindy as I exited the lot. We didn’t talk long. Learned that my dad was over for dinner. Having tacos and they were waiting on me. That was nice! I was very happy to finally have those copies made. Still have to give some additional written detail but that’ll be easy.

Got home around 645pm. Everyone was already at the dinner table. Greeted dad then asked how he’s been feeling. Said he’s getting his strength & energy back. Endurance and strength seems to be the biggest hurdle since he hasn’t done much physical activity all late spring and early summer. I suggested he push mow versus using his tractor, but only in cooler temps (I.E. early morning or at dusk).

We all enjoyed taco/burritos for dinner. They were scrumptious! I ate one of each and then a few scoops of taco meat. I was hungry! Clean-up was a snap. Didn’t take long. Dad asked for a tour of our recently framed basement. Gave him the nickel tour. After that, he suggested we give Glenn a joint phone call/happy birthday wish. I called from my cell phone. Dad seemed eager and was smiling ear to ear. He sang the happy birthday song into the phone. Cute!

We hung out on the deck for while after that, but for no more than 15 minutes. Dad left around 8pm. Until now, I hadn’t really thought about how long he might’ve been there before I got home. I’m guessing around 530pm. After dad left, we hung out on the deck for a short while longer before Bella and I took off on a bike ride. Mindy didn’t want to go. Said she was tired. She looked tired too. The lack of good sleep no doubt taking its toll.

Bella and I rode down past Darwin’s then back. Probably about 1.5 miles. Not far at all. But she enjoyed it. We rode by Jacob, who was playing basketball on Evan’s home court with neighbor Jake. Already 830pm or after when we got back home. I poured some ice water then logged onto work for about an hour taking care of a lingering issue. Next, we watched a little Big Bang from the family room. I fell asleep in a hurry, not even catching one full episode. Mindy headed off to bed before Bella and I. Despite dosing, I stayed downstairs until 10pm. Bella and I headed up to bed at the same time. She went her way. I went mine. I laid in bed for about 10 minutes until it was clear that I wasn’t falling asleep anytime soon.

Around 1020pm I slipped out bed and headed back downstairs where I made a bowl of cereal – Life – then ate it in front of my PC. I played around online until almost 11pm before I felt sleepy enough to head back up to bed. Worked like a charm. Asleep by 1110pm.