Summer is Here!!!

A few weeks ago, Ben and I went out to buy the kids some toys that they could play with outside. We want to get them outside as much as possible when the weather is nice. We got them a sandbox with some toys for the sandbox, and we got them a little toy they could ride on. The "ride on" toy could be used inside but we figured we have enough inside so outside it would stay.

Last weekend the weather was really nice so we went for a walk in the wagon. Then we brought out the new ride on toy for them both to play with (perhaps we need 2?!). Alex got on it first, and played a little bit, mainly moving it backwards. Then Olivia got on it, and Alex got behind her and pushed her up and down the drive way! It was so cute, and they both had so much fun!!!



Also a couple of weeks ago we started taking the kids to swimming lessons on Saturday mornings at our local YMCA. There is about 10 kids in the class with the parents, ranging in age from 6 months to 3 years old. They do lots of singing and games to help the kids get comfortable being in the water.

Olivia took to the water right away. As Ben puts it, she doesn't have the patience to hold onto noodles or kick boards...she would prefer if she could just swim on her own! Alex was completely the opposite. He didn't like it the first time. He cried a lot, but eventually as long as he was clutching me, he was okay. This made laying him on his belly and back difficult. Yesterday was the second class, and Alex did much better. He is still not 100% comfortable but he barely cried, and even tolerated being on his back and his belly!

Here's Olivia ready to go swimming.....

Now we just need Ben to finish with school, and then it is vacation time!