The best of friends
We were on our way to workout this morning and Skyler was having a tough time sitting still. She had been fussing for a few minutes when suddenly she stopped. About a minute later I realized it was quite and looked back to see what on earth was going on. Liam and Skyler were holding hands. Now, everytime we drive anywhere, they hold hands.
Herron Island Summer Fun
We had such a good time this last weekend at Herron Island. I know I have said this before but it truly is my heaven. The minute I see the water, I feel as though the world lifts from my shoulders. That coupled with the kids giggling and screaming as we go up and down the hills on Herron Blvd right before the ferry landing makes me smile inside out.
I can't get away with ANYTHING!
I was so tired last night as I read Liam his books before bed. I try so hard to cherish this time with him as I know, when he is 16, I will kill to have him laying next to me, cuddling and reading books! But, as all moms (and dads, especially Leif) know, there are times when all you want to do is crawl into your own bed, close your eyes and fall asleep. Last night was one of those times but Liam likes 2 books (okay, 3) every night. As he picked out the third book, I silently prayed it would not be "Marley and the Kittens" as I think we have probably read that one 100 times since Monday. And, its LONG! Of course, this is the one he wanted.
Trying to be sneaky, I tried skipping a few lines. "No mommy", he said, "you forgot the part about Marley's head out the window." "Oh, your right, I did," I said.
A few pages later, I tried to skip a page. He wasn't having that either. "No mommy, you missed a page." "Oops" I said, "you're right (darnit!)".
Then I tried to be really sneaky and read it but skip over random sentences here and there. He said "No mommy, that's not how it goes." I said, "oh really, how does it go?" And he reads it to me perfectly.
Honestly, I can't get away with anything anymore! Mr. Smartypants!
Skyler LOVES horses!
Uh ohhh! Skyler looked like a real natural today on the carousel. We went to the zoo for Blake's birthday and the kids got free carousel rides. Liam, of course, loved it and could have done it over and over and over. Every time we passed Leif he'd say "HI DADDY!!!!!" So excited.
Bathtime stories
Liam and Skyler were taking a bath together tonight when all the sudden Liam got a suspicious look on his face. I quickly asked if he had to go to the bathroom and he responded "it's ok mommy, I'm just making the water more warm!". Poor Skyler! Although i'm sure she's done it to him 100 times!
Swimming boy
Liam had swim lessons again today. What a ways he has come. He was actually so excited to go today that he put his swim trunks on first thing after he woke up - this is. Big deal considering that the only thing the child will ever agree to wear is his jeans and rock n roll shirt. Here is a video of him jumping off the diving board.
Skyler remains at a safe distance doing sign language for "bath" over and over.
Liam's memory
Liam has been freaking me out lately with his ability to remember everything! He can read you books after they have only been in the house for a few days and he is constantly saying "remember when" this or that. He will repeat songs that the has only heard once or twice and can remember stories I told him months ago.
Skler's pig tails
I was finally able to put Skyler's hair in pig tails this weekend. She actually looked like a little toddler so I quickly pulled them out - I am not ready for my little baby to turn into a toddler!!!
Watermelon gas
Liam was out on the deck this evening and he squatted down and looked like he was going to have an accident in his pants. I asked him if he had to poo in which he responded "no mom, that was just watermelon gas."
July 4th!
