We started a point system about a month ago at work as sort of a reward and competition to increase performance in our sprints. I tied for the win two weeks ago. This sprint I won by a landslide. This has brought out the competitive nature in me. Bruce said that he would give a $100 gift card to anyone that wins the trophy 2 weeks in a row. Looks like I’ll be getting a gift card next week!

Rachel had a girls night out playing Bunco tonight so I rented Thor to watch with the kids. They are into super heros right now. There was a kissing scene where Gracie said, “Now she is going to be a queen. If you kiss a prince you will be a queen.” I said, “wouldn’t that just make you a princess?”. Gracie: “Oh yeah. She has to kiss him twice to be a queen.” Oh, child logic makes me smile.

I had a two appointments this afternoon, one with my oncologist and one with the endodontist. A year ago I didn’t know what either of these doctors did. Everything went well. The visit with the oncologist was brief. My liver and blood counts are fine. No major side-effects with the Gleevec. The endodonist also wasn’t too bad. He just finished the work he started two weeks ago. I still have to schedule an appointment with the dentist...

As I was getting ready for work this morning I was carrying Murphy around with me. He woke up a bit early and just wanted to be held. Fortunately I enjoy holding him. He is very cuddly in the morning. It is one thing I really miss when the kids start to get older. I just enjoy holding them.

Today for family home evening Rachel planned the lesson. We played tug of war – everyone against her while she was holding Murphy. Obviously we won easily. Her point was that she feels like this at home when no one is helping. She related our family to a baseball team. She planned some activities to help us be a better team. It was a fun lesson.