Learning New Things About Family

Last night we had Karen's birthday party. It was lots of fun to hang out with the family, but I learned a few new things about them.

• When Kristen was still in high school, she pulled her quad muscle playing volleyball. A few days later when she got up from clipping her toenails, she tore it. And Mom still made her go to school though she was crying and barely able to walk! (This is the sister who can handle an amazing amount of pain.) The crazy thing about this somewhat-major-injury is I never knew. There was a time in college where I was pretty wrapped up in myeslf...I know it's too late, but I feel bad.
• My father is now reading my blog. (Hi, Dad!) Which also means that my mother is too since they talk about everything.
• My great-aunt fell and hurt her shoulder last week. She's 87 so this could be a pretty bad injury. I'm glad to find out, better late than never, so I can send a get well card.