I hope everyone has a great weekend!
7.31.2009
7.28.2009
Swimming Lessons... Year 2
A few weeks ago the kids completed their second year of swimming lessons. If you reacall things did not go so well last year. You can read about that here.
This year was a bit different. They seemed a little more comfortable in the water, but the stories these two would come up with to get out of going to swim lessons each morning were interesting to say the least. :)
There was the no-brainer comments:
"Mom, I don't want to go to swimming."
"Mom, I already know how to swim."
"Mom, swimming in the BIG pool is scary."
And then the comical reasons why they didn't want to go:
"Mom, I didn't sleep well last night. I probably shouldn't go to swim, huh?"
"Mom, my tummy hurts, I think I am sick and should stay home in bed."
"Mom, swimming lessons are for babies not big boys like me."
Well, we made it through another year and the ironic thing to all of this was they would complain for two hours every morning before the class, but then the moment they walked through the gates at the pool, off they went with a cheery, "Bye!" Class would end and they would walk up and say how "awesome" swim class was! Go figure!
But the best part came when about a week ago we took off the floaties and the rings and they actually started to swim. We still have a bit to go until mom and dad feel more comfortable, but check out what they can do...
This year was a bit different. They seemed a little more comfortable in the water, but the stories these two would come up with to get out of going to swim lessons each morning were interesting to say the least. :)
There was the no-brainer comments:
"Mom, I don't want to go to swimming."
"Mom, I already know how to swim."
"Mom, swimming in the BIG pool is scary."
And then the comical reasons why they didn't want to go:
"Mom, I didn't sleep well last night. I probably shouldn't go to swim, huh?"
"Mom, my tummy hurts, I think I am sick and should stay home in bed."
"Mom, swimming lessons are for babies not big boys like me."
Well, we made it through another year and the ironic thing to all of this was they would complain for two hours every morning before the class, but then the moment they walked through the gates at the pool, off they went with a cheery, "Bye!" Class would end and they would walk up and say how "awesome" swim class was! Go figure!
But the best part came when about a week ago we took off the floaties and the rings and they actually started to swim. We still have a bit to go until mom and dad feel more comfortable, but check out what they can do...
7.27.2009
7.24.2009
Picture Friday: It's Show Time!
Tonight is the big night. Miss Katelyn will be onstage in her first dance recital.
The dance teacher has said that for her age group we should set our expectation at the level of-- if they get on stage, we have accomplished something. Umm, I am sorry Ms. Jeannie, but after the monthly class tuitions, the recital show fee, the costume fee, the sock fee, the pictures fee and two (yes, two!) salon hairstyles-- she better get up and dance like she's never danced before! lol
I'll let you all know how it goes....
The dance teacher has said that for her age group we should set our expectation at the level of-- if they get on stage, we have accomplished something. Umm, I am sorry Ms. Jeannie, but after the monthly class tuitions, the recital show fee, the costume fee, the sock fee, the pictures fee and two (yes, two!) salon hairstyles-- she better get up and dance like she's never danced before! lol
I'll let you all know how it goes....
Our little tap dancer.
7.23.2009
Hot Lips
I am not sure why Blake decided to pull out this chip-clip that looks like lips, but he did one night when Grandma Lori was in town and then proceeded to tell us they were his "Hot Lips!" We started cracking up and now everytime I see them in the pantry I have a nice laugh! :)
Katelyn wanted a picture with the "hot lips" too!
Crazy kids!
7.22.2009
Happy Birthday Christine!
Happy Birthday to you~
Happy Birthday to you~
Happy Birthday dear Christine/Auntie~
Happy Birthday to you!
We hope you are having a very Happy Birthday in Las Vegas, baby! :)
7.10.2009
Picture Friday: Go Angels
I know, I know... I am slacking. I promise to get caught up this weekend and try to be more timely with my blog posts. We just seem to have a lot going on and not enough time in each day!
But in the meantime, I hope you all are enjoying your summer and have a great weekend!
But in the meantime, I hope you all are enjoying your summer and have a great weekend!
Go Angels! Katelyn and Blake, June 2009
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