We were having a trying day out shopping. We had to the goal to put together planters for our pool area (part of the pool beautification project), but that required patience and cooperation from the kids. We struck out on patience and got whining instead. However, before the end of the trip, the kids got it together and made me happy by showing me there's hope for harmony and peace.
This is Elaine, the night before her 3rd birthday. There was much excitement for the next day to come, but I wanted to savor the moment...her last day as a two-year old. She's growing up so fast, but is still our baby.
Secretly. I'm hoping that turning 3 will be a catalyst for her in her potty training!
We had a day for Daddy which included one of his favorites, pizza, along with a kid favorite, s'more pizza. I made a "fancy" dinner at home which included grilled salmon & grilled zucchini/squash. Peter added his LEGO Star Wars Hyena Bomb Droid as the centerpiece.
This was the best but appropriate picture of the kids with Daddy.
Happy Father's Day!
We had Peter start tae kwon do classes this summer at the same time as Natalie's gymnastics. Since soccer is over and he showed no interest in baseball, this class seemed like a good way for Peter to gain confidence, learn discipline and stay active. This past week, he was the only student to show up. I guess he benefitted from families going on vacation with a "private" lesson! He's enjoying it thus far.
Peter successfully finished his first Cub Scouts camp this week. Some of his most memorable moments were Daddy being his favorite adult walker, K9 police dog demonstration of attacking a "bad guy", his first experience of shooting a BB gun, and buying a fudge bar for 75 cents. Overall, he loved it and wants to go again next year.
