A tiring weekend with the kids being ill- again. I wonder if I am somewhat consigned to this for the next few years at least. I don't feel completely rested during the weekdays, due to stress resulting in my inability to have a restful sleep, so Saturday is the only day that I can really sleep in. My real wish is to have good, solid, uninterrupted sleep. Workout-wise I managed to get in some, but not substantial.

Sad news greeted us yesterday, the death of Whitney Houston. Those of use who grew up in the 1980s would know her songs, whether we like it or not. Details of her death (true or otherwise) are slowly emerging, but the end result is the same, she is no longer alive. A sad, tragic loss. I have said this before- I know we can't choose how and when we go, but I truly hope that I live long enough to see my children growing up to be good adults.

On a separate note, Lance Armstrong finished 2nd in his 70.3-mile Ironman triathlon debut. He was passed only in the final mile. Please click on this link.