The kids were super-excited to go, and were ready in swimsuits a full 1 1/2 hours before class time. I called Papa on a hunch to see if maybe he was just waiting around for us and could go ahead and leave. He finished his cow stuff and came on over and we headed on. I decided maybe we would swim a while so the kids could get some energy out before class. It turned out to be a great idea, they swam a while (me too!) and did really well in class. They are in a "pike" class, which basically means they have no swimming experience. We ended up leaving the pool area so they'd behave better, which worked great, even for Carson. He fussed a teeny bit, but was fine before we even got out the pool. I had the great idea that Henry could maybe stay in the kids' gym until it closed so I could be more hands-on with the twins, however, Henry was having no parts of it. He MUST be teething or something because he's never been grouchy his entire little life, and now he's a regular Oscar the Grouch! After we got kicked out of the pool, I took him to the children's gym to play with me a while and get more aquainted with it. I hope that helped- we'll see on Monday! I kind of like keeping the kids on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule because we have already gotten to know the kids' gym workers during those times. I hope they'll be more comfortable with Mr. Bob & Ms. Jena than having to keep rotating folks. We'll see.
After class everyone left happily. I had planned that too-I told them we would go buy sand for their sandbox if they left when it was time to leave. I had been meaning to buy it anyway, but it was nice to give them a
Oh, and the sand bags were wet from the rain this a.m. AND one of the leaked water/sand in my car. How's that for excitement? The kids were yelling and telling me to get it up. Anyway, back to swim class....
Some of the things of the first class they learned were- blowing bubbles and pool rules. I heard them talk about walking around the pool and also going potty in the bathroom, NOT the pool! Emmy answered that question right. The teacher told me Emilynn was a fish. Carson gave her a few smiles, which was good cause he's a tough one to break. I asked Carson if he wanted to go back and he said "no, too different"! Haha-he's such a funny, serious little boy.
They both ended up saying they liked it and had a good time.
I was glad I had Papa with me because Henry stayed with him most of the time. I will probably take the umbrella stroller just in case next week.
Oh, and when we got "kicked out" of the pool- I forgot to grab my bag, so I was hanging out in the Y lobby in my swimsuit, soaking wet, with a towel held on by one hand, holding Henry in the other. Oh, the things we do for our kids! :-) I am glad the first lesson is behind us and I'm excited because it's the first thing Carson has tried. Who knows, maybe Emilynn will end up on the competitive team one day. She really is a natural at it. I'm sure one day soon she'll begin telling us which activities she likes and doesn't like. It's so hard to know what to let your kids try, you don't want to "overbook" them, but you also want to make sure they are exposed to everything so they can figure out their niche. When I was growing up (boy that makes me sound OLD!), we basically just had softball and basketball. Volleyball was just beginning around here. I am glad there are so many more options for my children to choose from. We could've done rec t-ball this year, but I really didn't want to. I figured they might be bored since they are still so young and also, I didn't want to coach! :-) We will probably try soccer in the fall. They only play 5 at a time on the field, so we will be almost 1/2 the team! Haha!
Anyway, I was nervous about today, but it went well overall.
I am feeling better, just still a bit weak. Now, my nephew, sister, and brother-in-law have it. I did not get around them and pass it on! I think we've all had the norovirus that's going around, which is nasty!!!
I am trying to dig out from under the housekeeping that slipped by when I was sick. You know once you start feeling better and then start trying to tackled a few things here and there, then you rest? That's where I'm at. I did some laundry, some dishes, left the living room a disaster for now.....did some bills....left some bills. Just trying to get back in a routine. It feels good to feel better.
I am also looking forward to a 3 day weekend with Dustin home. It's always more fun when we are all together and can hang out. I have a feeling the buggy will be getting some more hours put on it.
Also, we hope to see Dustin's grandma who's home from the nursing home as long as no one else gets sick in our family. We aren't taking chances spreading any germs.
I am also hoping we get our new dishwasher installed by Monday evening. I am going to pick one out in a little while, it's been a long time coming! What I love about shopping locally (which I don't do for everything for different reasons-a whole other story) is that when I called to see what time the place closed- they told me just call ahead if I was running late and they would wait for me! Isn't that awesome customer service?
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