Back on Track

<---- Amber - a future movie star! She finally got to dye her hair black, which took several months of negotiations with her mother. I'm so proud of her.

I returned Tuesday from a week's leave. I got to visit with my kids and really enjoyed the short time we had together. I cooked them breakfast several mornings and dinner a couple nights. It is something I enjoy. The rest of the time we ate out, shopped, watched movies (home and theater), and just hung out.

Something really cool happened while I was there... I watched my daughter become a licensed driver. Ok. She actually got her learner's permit, the pride I felt once she passed the test was overwhelming. As we exited the DMV, I handed her the keys and she began the journey. To say the least, I was terrified but calm at the same time. I had mixed feelings about the event. I was extremely happy for my daughter, while saddened to know she's almost gone. In six short months when she obtains her actual license, she will be able to go places where I'm not. I feel I cannot protect her as well as before. I know it's life but something hard to swallow.

I actually got my butt back in the gym today - thank goodness! I thought for a moment I might let another week slip by, but I got myself motivated and focused. It's been about two weeks since I last completed a WOD. I think I've gained 10 pounds - crap! With some effort, I completed a modified version of the WOD today in 48:45.

Actual WOD: For time - 100 squats, 5 muscle-ups; 75 squats, 10 muscle-ups; 50 squats, 15 muscle-ups; 25 squats, 20 muscle-ups.

Modified WOD: 100 squats, 5 pull-ups, 7 dips; 75 squats, 5 x 5 pull-ups and 7 dips; 50 squats, 7 x 5 pull-ups and 7 dips; and 25 squats, 5 x 5 pull-ups, 7 dips.

I know I should have done more pull-ups and dips to equal the required amount of muscle-ups, but I just wasn't feeling it today. Next time!