Sleep or lack thereof has been playing games with the family members in this house lately. Last week it was the kids, this week its been me.
My day started at 4am. I desperately tried getting back to sleep, but after an hour or so I was simply too awake and decided to get up and attack some homework.
It was a beautiful morning and after a short mid morning nap for Mom, James and I headed out for a run. My half marathon is only four short weeks away and hitting the trails felt good.
James enjoyed the ride and ate his lunch along the way. His favorite thing was to watch all the big rigs in action at the three construction sites we passed.
James enjoyed the ride and ate his lunch along the way. His favorite thing was to watch all the big rigs in action at the three construction sites we passed.
My goal was to let him run off some energy at Boulevard Park's playground...that didn't happen as it is being overhauled. He did get to move his long little legs as we walked past The Woods Coffee and over the boardwalk toward Fairhaven.
As James' nap time was quickly approaching he soon asked to get back into the stroller. The morning overcast had fully cleared and as we entered Fairhaven the air heavy and sweet with fragrance.
As James' nap time was quickly approaching he soon asked to get back into the stroller. The morning overcast had fully cleared and as we entered Fairhaven the air heavy and sweet with fragrance.
In Fairhaven we visited our favorite toy store, Fairhaven Toy Garden. If your ever in the area please make a point of stopping in. The kids always have fun searching for the knome and exploring this fabulous store. The staff is wonderful and their toys are top quality, highly interactive, unique and fun for all ages.
We got a ride home from Daddy. James nearly fell asleep on the way. He was still napping when Sam got home from school. She was in a very good mood and was thrilled that her National Geographic Kis magazine arrived in the mail.
We got a ride home from Daddy. James nearly fell asleep on the way. He was still napping when Sam got home from school. She was in a very good mood and was thrilled that her National Geographic Kis magazine arrived in the mail.
Her reading is proficient enough that she can read most of it herself. It's fun to hear her bust up laughing or ask "hey, did you know..."
The afternoon was spent at swim lessons. Sam was thrilled to remember that she had Grandma Lois' swim cap.
Today was the perfect day to be using the cap too as she was leading how to do summersault turns at the edge of the pool. She was worried because "this is hard." I reassured her that they're hard because she had never done them before, but that if she kept trying they'd soon be really fun. This helped and she was all smiles by the end of her lesson.
Due to a late nap, sweets with dinner and the beautiful weather holding-up into the evening, the kids and I headed out to play. We ended up at a "new park," a local private school. The kids had fun exploring all the "new" toys, some of witch Robbie and I also played on when we were little.
The afternoon was spent at swim lessons. Sam was thrilled to remember that she had Grandma Lois' swim cap.
Today was the perfect day to be using the cap too as she was leading how to do summersault turns at the edge of the pool. She was worried because "this is hard." I reassured her that they're hard because she had never done them before, but that if she kept trying they'd soon be really fun. This helped and she was all smiles by the end of her lesson.
After swimming, we met up with Grandma Martyand Myles for dinner. The kids have always enjoyed picking out their own foods at Old Country Buffett. As an added bonus, they have cotton candy and balloons on Thursdays.
As you can see, Myles and Sam were among the first to be finished eating. One liver James was the last...another similarity he has to Grandpa Bob.
Due to a late nap, sweets with dinner and the beautiful weather holding-up into the evening, the kids and I headed out to play. We ended up at a "new park," a local private school. The kids had fun exploring all the "new" toys, some of witch Robbie and I also played on when we were little.
It was the right time of evening to view and really appreciate some of the sculptures and artwork they have on the grounds. I've seen their cross when driving by, but never noticed the stained glass at its center. How powerful and beautiful. It was a nice way to end a fine day.
