I know I am not alone. But I just have to say I am hooked. I am a political junkie - Rush, Sean, the great one --- Mark . Levin. I listen to these guys as I drive the kids around keeping up with the political landscape. As the bumper music for Rush came on the radio Geoffrey sighs from the backseat with rapturous joy exclaiming "This is my favorite song!"

But right now, I really am not interested... Sorry Sean, I will not be tuning in for a bit - because I have become an Olympic Junkie!!! Usually Andre' and I could care less about sports. We only tune in when LSU or the Saints are in a major championship. Realizing the 'educational' value that this is the kids and I are tracking the medals and marking them on our map. I never knew how much fun the Olympics could be - I am cheering for people I have never heard of before like they are my own children!  Boy oh boy - Michael Phelps - how amazing is this guy? ELEVEN GOLD MEDALS - the world's greatest. This has been so fun! And beach volleyball, sychronized diving (I did not even know this existed), gymnastics - my family now knows a little what it is like to have an armchair quarterback in the house. I cannot wait for the track and field events to begin...

Right now it is like there is nothing else newsworthy in our life, the world has come together and there is seemingly peace on earth. I am sure I am not the only one who tears up everytime our National Anthem is played. Reality will kick back in soon, until then we are enjoying the ride!