...and it's HOT! It quickly went from a mild May to a "seasonal" June and I had forgotten how much I dislike triple digit weather. Oh well...it's a dry heat, right?!
We have been busy the past few weeks - both boys are in swim lessons, Drew daily and Allen once a week. They are both making progress and I am very impressed with the focus on water safety at their swim school. I'm not looking for Michael Phelps - just wanting to make sure they know what to do if they should fall in a pool or get out over their heads. Drew is also in "summer school" at his preschool. It's a 2-week trial program they are running this year to see if parents and kids like it. He has enjoyed it and it's nice to have an outlet again for his energy and brains. He has started reading - currently he is working through the BOB Books and has mastered the first set. He is so proud of himself! He definitely is an intellectual child!
We have a wonderful babysitter, Lauren, who goes to school in Minnesota but luckily is home for holidays and summers. The boys absolutely love her and she has been providing me with some breaks during the week and a weekly night out for me & Patrick. This past weekend we slipped away for a night at The Boulders Resort just up the road. Patrick got to play golf and I spent some time at the spa and pool - fabulous relaxation! I think the boys had an even better time at home with Lauren than we did away!
A busy part of our lives centers around Allen. We are in the midst of potty training and it is...interesting. He shows me every day that he has a very different personality than his older brother! Some days are great, some are horrible, but most are just however he decides they will be. One minute he's all about the potty and the next he looks at you like you are crazy! We are on week 2 and I feel like it has been months. I keep telling myself that school doesn't start until August 23rd and surely he will decide by then that this is a good idea!
We have a busy few weeks coming up - a trip to the Grand Canyon (a first for all of us!), a visit from Nana & Grandaddy, preparations for all our travels in July - Colorado, Tennessee and a Caribbean cruise! Should I happen to actually capture any of our lives in photos I will attempt to post them!
Happy Summer!
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