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It's Democratic Primary Day here in South Carolina. I cast my vote with Miles and Dylan's help after Dylan's basketball game. Tricia, unfortunately, has been too sick to get out of bed, much less out to vote. We think she is going to live but last night she wasn't 100% sure judging from the looks of her. Something you get from teaching 1st graders, I'm sure. Not a week goes by that she doesn't report someone making a mess in the class. I can now report she's vertical and among the walking. I have to tell you that she's also one of those people who really get sick when they get sick, if you know what I mean. There's no faking when she doesn't feel good. Tricia is not known for having a poker face and when she's sick, there's no denying!

Dylan's team remains undefeated but Miles team went up against a mighty good team today. That team supposedly has played together for a few years as a travel team and it certainly showed in their passing and defense. Miles played good defense and had 1 shot that was blocked. His team couldn't buy a basket today, I think the score was 12-32. Should be a fun practice on Tuesday!

Miles is also trying out karate next week. I'm going to the first trial lesson because the team invites parents to join the trial lessons to get a taste of the philosophy and the expectations of the training. We hope it will help his coordination and posture. He also starts piano lessons in February. We got him a nice electric piano for his 10th birthday and he's excited about starting the musical lessons. Our great friend, Sherry Marshall, who has several dedicated piano students will be Miles piano teacher. We hope this is just the beginning. For the price we paid for the piano, we certainly hope so! So, we thought karate would also balance out the manly factor on the piano lessons too! Little ying for the yang!

Well, I'm off to take Miles over to a friend's place for a sleepover. Our friends from Freedom, Georgiann and Charles Lamb, have a son on Miles' basketball team, Noah. Noah and Miles are buds and Miles is going to sleep over there and meet us at church tomorrow. It's a big night for Miles and it will give Tricia one less "Mommy" to answer as she recovers. Dylan wants to sleep with me in the hang out room since I'm staying clear of our bed until Tricia is over the "bug". He's gonna miss Miles tonight. Part of growing up...

See ya!