I am experiencing staying at home with my precious little ones. It has been a challenge learning how to entertain 2 two year olds. This is my first summer with both of them and it is a lot of work, Almost as much as 18 third graders. I have to plan and keep them busy. We are learning lots of new concepts. It has been really fun teaching them new things and getting to be the one see them grow day to day.
We have enjoyed having picnics, doing crafts, swimming, going to the gym(for mommy's sake), grocery shopping during the day when it is not crowded, doing laundry on time, cooking together, and really getting time to blend our family.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Swimming Lessons
The kids took swimming lessons at the local YMCA for two weeks. Boy was an adventure not for the kids, but for mommy and daddy:)
The test after the lesson
We took them swimming after they had been in their lessons and they did very well. I feel so much more comfortable having them in the pool, now that they know what to do when their face goes under water. Elyse continues to be brave and slides down the slide on her belly and jumps into the pool without an adult watching. She wants to take her swimming vest off and touch the bottom of the pool. Hunter is now getting used to using his legs and arms to make him move. He is getting more comfortable with the water in his face. They both made great strides.
Discovering the joy of sand in your bathing suit
We went to PCB on a Friday. We cut a cold watermelon and brought a lunch. We lasted about 3 hours and then the heat got to us. But the kids loved it and got over their fear of the huge waves.
Diva Shoes
Elyse calls shoes with a heel Diva Shoes. She loves to be a "diva." make-up, bows in her hair, dresses, and now mommy's high heel shoes. She has even got Hunter onto the idea.
Mommy and Elyse are twins
Elyse was so excited that mommy was wearing the same outfit as her. She calls it "being twinkies."
Picnic and Animals
We enjoy being outside when we can find some shade in this 100 degree heat. Lake Ella has great shade for a picnic and the kids enjoy looking at the animals.
Always a teacher...
I must find "crafts", books, lessons for the kids to do or we all go crazy in the house this summer. So this was a painting adventure. Of course we had to do it outside. It turned out to be a success. The kids want to do it again but mom is always hesitant.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
T-ball.....Toddlers at Play
This is one of my favorite times of the day. Dinner is done, lunches are done, etc and we get to come outside and play in the yard. I love watching my kids run around with each other and greet other neighbors walking their children or dogs. It is precious.
More popsicle on the clothes than in our mouths
The kids got to buy ice cream from the ice cream truck for the first time. I loved this as a kid. I didn't even know this business was still popular anymore. But they must make good money for $2 and $3 a pop. What a great business venture. Anyone interested?
Chomping down on some corn
Elyse wanted a bite of my corn on the cob and she went to town. She ate the whole thing by herself. Yum Yum.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Easter afternoon at butter's and grandaddy's
we had lots of people over at the millender's for the afternoon including my dad, lori, and tristen. it was a treat:)
The first cousin sleepoever
Michael and I volunteered to watch Kelli and Michael's kiddies for their 10th anniversary so they could go out and party (hehe). So I planned the whole evening with crafts and activities and fun snacks. The boys did not care a thing about it and elyse was a little too young. however, Kyla who is 6, enjoyed it all. it was quite an experience. (our kids were horrible and kelli's were so well behaved.) i guess you hope when your kids go to other peoples' houses that they are well behaved and with you they can just misbehave:(
but anyways, it was a fun night. i can't wait until they are older and all can use the big potty so we can do fun activities like this more often.
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