Deal

The MyMy and myself made a deal the other day. She would improve her swimming, I would get healthy. Last year's swim season was pretty much towing the line for both of us. We did it, but didn't accomplish much.

This year's season is just getting started. Already the MyMy has forgotten her swim gear, in which huge smiles have enlightened her pretty face, only for it to fall quickly when Mom still drops her off anyway and the coach makes her run, do squats, push-ups and the crab walk.

I have gotten up at 5:00am only 2 out of the 5 days to exercise and that chocolate urge keeps getting met.

We are not off to a great start. So, here is the commitment: Put it down in writing and throw it out there for all to see. This, I hope, will help with accountability.

Both of us realize that the MyMy is not striving to be the next Michael Phelps, and I am not trying to look like Mia Hamm. Although either would be delightful!

There is however, always room to improve. Wish us luck!