Good mom

At the library, most of the little kids LOVE smacking the button that opens the automatic power door, which is supposed to be for disabled people. I certainly don’t mind if moms with strollers or people who have their hands full use it too, but I always cringe when the kids abuse that button. Some parents encourage it and some don’t seem to care. But yesterday one mom stopped her kid from reaching for the button, gently reminding him that not only was the automatic door for people in wheelchairs, but it was a waste of energy for the child to use it when he didn’t need to. I could have hugged her!

Health

A year ago today I limped into a podiatrist’s office and found out that I had a stress fracture in my foot. From there I went to my doctor’s office with the worst sore throat of my life, and would find out a few days later that I had mono. I’m happy to report that I’m in much better health now. But there’s nothing like a month of poor health to make you appreciate the times when you are healthy, which for me is most of the time. I’m pretty lucky. I don’t have any ongoing health problems and I don’t need regular medication for anything. I know a lot of people who cannot say the same thing.

Five pound burrito

Taco del Mar has a promotion going on right now. If you can eat a five-pound burrito in under 30 minutes, you get it free. Otherwise you have to pay for it. When Greg and I were there for dinner today, a group of teenage boys walked in. One of them decided they were up for the challenge. The burrito was absolutely enormous. The staff started the clock and the kid started munching. It was a sight to behold. We had to leave before the 30 minutes were up, but it looked like there was a good chance he would finish. It was highly entertaining!