What a Difference a Life Jacket Makes!

With Aunt D (Cindy) and Uncle Ryan visiting, we invaded the Bearry's home and went swimming and had the best Evers family dinner ever - flank steak. Well, remember the kid who had to be bribed and threatened to participate in swimming lessons a few weeks ago? I bought Scott a little life vest at Target, and with that on he transformed into a fish! We were there for 3 hours, and the only reason Scott got out of the water was to go on the waterslide that of course dumped him back in the pool.

And Charlotte also turned a big corner... She also was not a star student at swimming lessons, but with Aunt Nancy's help, she went under the water a bunch of times and actually seemed to like it!



My cousin, Alisa, was also very creative with all her different ways down the waterslide:

After having SO much fun swimming, we are even MORE excited for Mom and Dad to build their sweet pool at the new house!

The Magic Food

In our house, I just have to say one word to get the complete, undivided attention of two little munchkins: POPASICLE! Please notice the "A" in popAsicle. That is, of course, Scott's pronunciation. I am a cruel mom and like to play this little game where I give Scott and popasicle and wait for Baby C's hilarious reaction -- like she will absolutely not be able to live one second longer without her own popasicle. It is very cute to see such determination in a 1 year old. Hey, we moms have to find a way to provide our own entertainment at home!

The Swimming Lesson Adventure

Kids are supposed to love swimming, right? We signed Scott and Charlotte up for swimming lessons through the city of Roseville. I thought our days would be filled with excitement, laughter, and complaints about having to get out of the water. Instead the week was filled with tears, drama and bribery to get IN the water. Scott threw a few major tantrums and Charlotte just whimpered through the whole experience. I realize some day my children will beg to get in the water, and actually WANT to eat and take naps... But that day seems so far away! At least Charlotte looked adorable in her pigtails and swimsuit :)