Poppy's Pool Party

Big B's dad was cleaning out their pool the other day and invited the kiddos to come and splash around while he was filling it back up! The kids had a blast! It was just the right height for them to walk around and feel comfortable. It was the perfect way to cool off after a HOT day! Thanks Poppy for the fun pool party! Sweet E and Mr. C had a BLAST!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Rain Rain Go Away!!
Don't You Know it is SWIMMING DAY!!

Mr. C- "Mommy we can't go swimming it is raining" (tears in his eyes)
Me- "Maybe it will be gone by the time it is swimming lessons"
Mr.C- "It won't, it won't.....it will never"

The kiddos are super sad that it is cloudy and rainy on their "swimming day". They go to lessons M, T, and F. So they have been waiting extra patiently for today! I hope that the storm will pass and they will be able to go....if not I will have two little bummed out swimmers. On swimming days they can hardly stand to keep their regular clothes on. I typically find Mr.C in his swimsuit several times during the day and have to make him change back into his regular clothes. Sweet E can't put her swimsuit on herself so she resorts to carrying hers around all day with her towel.

When I was trying to explain to Sweet E that it was raining I pointed out that she could hear it hitting the skylight. She stopped and listened intently for a minute, when she finally heard it she got a TERRIFIED look on her face.....and now she refuses to go into any room that has a skylight! She is afraid the rain is going to get in! I keep telling her the rain is outside....so she keeps walking around the house saying "rain outside". Poor kiddo....I guess I should not have pointed it out....especially given the fact that she is scared of the shower! What are we going to do when Monsoon season hits....that is when the real rain comes!!

Little Fish

Mr. C and Sweet E have been going to Aunt C, and Uncle D's pool 3 days a week to have lessons. Sweet E has made some progress....but the most EXCITING news is Mr.C started to swim on his own today! He has been ready for awhile, just not brave enough. If you know him....I am sure that, that is hard to believe but it is true, he has been terrified to swim without Uncle D's arm or a flotation device. So HIP HIP HOORAY!!! Thank You Uncle D and Aunt C for being so patient, and loving my kiddos enough to sacrifice your time to help them learn how to swim. This momma is VERY VERY GRATEFUL!! And the kiddos LOVE the time they get to spend with you....first thing everyday they ask if it is a "swimming day"! You guys are the BEST!