Shoes, Santa...and a dream

SHOES: we came home so i took ckc's shoes off. well, she wanted them on. i left her in the tv room and went to the kitchen. i was in the kitchen doing something and i noticed that ckc was quiet for a few minutes (rare!)..so i peaked in to see what she was doing. she had put her own shoes back on! each shoe on the the correct foot. she was determined. it was really quite cute. (we took a pic to celebrate..yet for some reason it won't download.)
SANTA: we saw Santa today. This was ckc's first experience with Santa. I deem it successful as there weren't any tears. Instead of tears, she froze. didn't move a muscle. didn't blink. didn't smile. froze.

A DREAM: Aug 28 in Louisville, Scott will be united in a community...the IronMan community, that is! Scott will be an IronMan (140.6) on Aug 28 in Louisville. He signed up today! What a dream! On Aug 28, Scott will swim 2.4miles open water swim, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles at the Ford Lousiville Ironman. He starts his training in Jan w/ a 36 week training plan. We decided that since it was both of our dreams to complete a full Ironman.. that we would do one at a time for logistic reasons...with both of our work/life schedules and with ckc being so young and need of full attention.... that it would be tough for both of us to train for such a long distance and still remain balanced. So, Scott has his turn now.....and is one step closer to accomplish his/our dream. Training requires such discipline and mental strength and healthy diet. I am incredibly proud of him and for him...and as I told him today, signing up and committing is the hardest step! Stayed tuned for details. He will need your encouragement from now till the Event...as it is a gruesome task.