Fun in the sun

It has been a relatively uneventful week. Life becomes a routine for a while, which is nice. Next week our routine will change as swim lessons start, which means we will be spending most nights at the pool. Luckily, Leah does not mind cool water. Emme may not be too happy about swim lessons as they infringe on her bedtime. I signed Leah up for the 7:00pm lessons and Emme is usually in bed by 7:30. But the 6:00 lesson time just did not leave enough room in the day to pick both kids up, have dinner and get to the pool on time.

Leah is enjoying the summer weather. Her daycare has a summer program that transports the kids to different field trips and activities throughout the summer. Leah loves the bus rides sometimes more that the trip itself. Last week they had a picnic in the park and went to Build A Bear, where they each got a stuffed animal to make and bring home. Build A Bear just happens to be one of Leah's favorite places.

Emme is into exploring her world on 2 feet. It's amazing that you wait and wait and wait for your child to start walking, and once they do you forget how nice it was when they stayed put. Emme is determined to walk in the opposite direction that I want her to go. She also wants to climb onto everything. This week she has also figured out how to ride on her little bike, although she is determined to ride Leah's big bike.

I have posted pictures of Leah, Emme and Leah's friend Maria on the play set that they all so enjoy. It is so nice that Leah has a neighbor friend. Right now they are sitting on the family room floor watching Nemo together. For the most part they play great together, although they both like to be the boss.

Next week not only is the start of swim lessons, but it also will be the first time Emme will have a teenage babysitter. My usual sitter is on vacation, so Amelia, who has watched Leah in the past is coming over to watch Emme 3 days this week. It could be an adventure for both of them