Swim lessons are finished! Whew! We were blessed with gorgeous weather almost every day, so I can't complain too much. But the whining, crying and sometimes screaming was wearing on Mommy's nerves. But they both made great progress and so it was worth it. Now we get to visit the pool purely for fun. Imagine that! Here is the video of Medal Day.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Up Pants, Up Sleeves
Jack coined this term for short sleeves and short pants a few years ago and it really stuck. Funny thing is that he hates having his arms and legs bare! He almost always wears down pants and down sleeves. But you know summer is in full force when he concedes to wear up sleeves AND up pants, especially since he started picking out his own clothes a few months ago. Good job Buddy!
Potty Time
How did parents potty train before iPhones? Lauren is still pretty young to sincerely begin training, but we've been putting her on the potty before her bath to get a feel for it. She usually sits about five seconds before exclaiming, "Done!". Today I gave her the phone and she sat there for almost a full episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! No peepee, but super cute. When she got off she said, "Bye-bye potty." It's a step in the right direction. 
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Lauren Swimming
Lauren is a natural in the water. She has separation anxiety, so she screams for me when she's with Karena, but she is actually learning a lot. She puts her head down automatically when we count to three, kicks her legs and grabs for the wall. It is so reassuring to know that if she ever fell in we'd have a few extra seconds to get her and she wouldn't gulp the water in on impact. And she loves the pool. She gets super excited when we put on her bathing suit. She runs for the door yelling, "Poo, poo!" which actually means "pool" :-)
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Jack Swim
Jack had a great day swimming today. He is making great progress, kicking strong and keeping his head down. It doesn't hurt that we are having gorgeous weather this week!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Evaporation
Thankfully we got beautiful weather for our early morning swim lesson today. Gorgeous, sunny, happy weather! It was so warm that we didn't even really need towels to dry off when we got out. I'd like another 8 weeks of that!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The love of Tutu and Jack
These are some of my favorite photos from this past weekend. Tutu and Jack - pure love!
Kung Fu Fighting
Jack got a plastic sword at Sea World yesterday, so tonight we had a pirate fight in the front yard. Lauren got right into the thick of things, complete with slashing sound effects. Jack loved walking the plank. Aaargh matey!
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Sea World
Amusement parks during the summer can be summed up in three words: hot, crowded and expensive. But the kids loved it and we managed to have some fun, too. Lauren liked the Shamu show...for about 5 minutes. They liked the Sesame Street Playland. Lauren swooned over Cookie Monster and Elmo when we took photos with the characters. She was completely star struck! The highlight for both of them was the walrus. It was gross. It kept spitting out sardines and then gobbling them up, repeatedly. Same sardines. Gross. They both put their faces up to the glass to get the closest possible view. Yep, gross. Lauren did manage to fall asleep in the car for a short nap and now we are almost home. Good day. 
Father's Day - all in the family
Special day with the family on Father's Day. Pictures below is Mom with all her kids.
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Last Day of School
Jack had his last day of school this week. He was glad until he realized he wouldn't see his friends twice a week. He'll be even more bummed when he learns he is going to Mommy Homeschool/Bootcamp for ABCs and 123s. And swim lessons. But he is looking forward to tae kwon do :-)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Jack says he loves me...well as much as Pringle's Chips
Jack and Rob at their picnic lunch during Jacks's field trip day
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Dental Hygiene
Lauren takes her oral care very seriously. Since getting six new teeth in the last two months she wants to care for them properly. She has been carrying her toothbrush and Daddy's toothpaste around the house for over half an hour with no chance of relinquishing them. Future dentist? 
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Best Buddies
Rob chaperoned Jack's field trip on Thursday. They went on a train out to the fish hatchery in Fillmore. The train was great and he loved watching the fish frenzy over the fish food. They had a picnic lunch too. Best of all, Jack got to ride the train with his best buddy, Conner. It was a really great day. 
Bedtime Update
With Jack in his own bed lately the tent has a new occupant. Gracie has never liked her dog house, but apparently a tent is different. Sleep tight puppy. 
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