Today, Chuck Norris Laughed at Me

Today was a harried day- school, followed by a quick trip to the doctor for Kenna (nothing major, no worries) followed by gymnastics.  Leslie started at 4:30, so there was some kid juggling to get her there on time.  When I got there with Kenna, Leslie had started and then there was much back and forth to car to get things we forgot to get in the first place.  Focus is not our strong suit.

On one return trip, I glanced over Kristin's shoulder and saw a red haired gentleman watching the practice- and instantly knew it was Walker, Texas Ranger.  THE Chuck Norris.  

We had heard his kids went to our gym and others had seen him, but there he was.  I played it cool and didn't tell Kristin until he left.  Couldn't have my wife embarrass me and Chuck Norris by quickly staring at him, now could I?

A little later, he returned and stood right near us in earshot.  Since Kristin and I had not seen each other much that day and we are at practice for 3 hours, we were chatting about the day.  In the conversation, we were talking about the response Kristin got about the lamps I made, seen here:

One of Kristin's fellow teachers had commented on how "Handy" I was- and Kristin explained how she had laughed about it.  It was at this point that Chuck Norris- the man who doesn't push himself up in a push up so much as he pushes the world down- turns and laughs at me.

Not a passing chuckle.  Not a belly laugh, but an extended full out laugh nonetheless.

It is at this point that I too am laughing- nervously, and the color of the above lampshade.  Kristin and I both manage a "hi" and I try to sheepishly defend my skills and deflect all at the same time.

But who are we kidding, Chuck Norris laughed at me.

A little while later, he was leaving with his kids, he turned and smiled and said, "Have a nice day!"  We returned the salutation and, when he was out of earshot, I thanked Kristin for mocking me in front of Chuck Norris.

On a side note- he seems to be a really cool and nice guy.