Pike Swim Class

Ryan and I were invited to join David's swim class inside the pool area this morning to learn about boating safety. Normally we are only allowed outside the pool area with a window to look in to watch the class. I took advantage of the opportunity to take some pictures. Here's David saving Ms. Patty from drowning by pulling her to the side of the pool with the noodle. This is such a great class for David. There are only 4 other kids in the class and 3 are boys his age.

Here's David holding onto his life vest and jumping in to Mr. Steve.

David was a little disappointed when he saw the size of the boat. I think he had speed boating plans for the morning!

Here's David swimming to catch a floating toy. He is really trying to do all the swimming by himself. He's improved so much since the first week when Ms. Patty was dragging him all over the pool.

Poor Ryan. I didn't realize we were going to be invited in to the pool area this morning. He was sweating it out. His little cheeks were so red! The kids in the pool were great entertainment.

At the end of each class the kids get 2 jumps in the pool. David is always excited to jump in . . . and then not so excited when he realizes that he's in the pool with out his flotation device.

Ryan and Michael

We watched our neighbor's son, Michael, last night. Ryan was very happy to pull out all of his cars to show Michael. The two are only 3 months apart. They had a lot of fun with the cars and trains.

Storytime at B&N

I've been taking the boys to Barnes and Noble on Thursday mornings for storytime the last few weeks. We go right after David's morning swim class. It works out as a great reward on Thursday mornings when David does not want to get into the pool at class. Last fall when we tried this David could barely sit through one story. This time around he sits and listens to all three. Ryan is another story. I basically spend the 30 minutes chasing after him and picking up the books he throws on the floor.

Here's a happy Ryan after tossing all of the books from the table to the floor. He really enjoys clearing off tables.

David and Twix

David was desparate to go outside this afternoon and Ryan wasn't feeling so great and had to stay inside. My compromise was sending David outside with Twix by his side. He was thrilled.

They played ball and ran all over the yard. Twix had her tail wagging the whole time. I think they were both very happy.

Ryan thought David and Twix looked like they were having a lot of fun.

Lobster Attack

We went on a tour of Red Lobster this morning. The kids stood around the table and were allowed to touch the lobsters while listening to information about lobsters. David was a little timid about touching them. When the tour guide picked the lobster up and showed the kids the lobsters teeth the tour guide mading a "SNAP" sound right in David's face! David ran from the table so fast! Two moms and me had to run after him to catch him. He was terrified! After holding him and explaining that the lobster could not hurt him he did join the kids back at the table. Good Grief!

David enjoyed being in the kitchen. Each child got to work at the counter and put breading on a shrimp. It was good they didn't have to do too much more. The gloves they had to wear were enormous on their little hands.

David shared his goldfish snack with Ryan while we waited for our popcorn shrimp and chicken fingers. Look how happy David looks to be sharing his snack! :-)

Clifford

The boys had the day to themselves on Saturday. Paul took them to Barnes and Noble to see Clifford. David got to sit with his friend Emma and listen to stories while they waited for Clifford to arrive.

Snow Much Fun

It was finally warm enough - 20 degrees - on Sunday to take the boys outside and play in the snow. Everyone had a blast in the snow. Ryan was so happy on the sled. Paul pulled him up and down the little hill behind the house.

David had more fun running through the snow and kicking it in the air. He really wanted to build a snow fort, but the snow wasn't heavy enough. He said he'll wait until we get some heavy snow and then he wants to build a fort and fill it with snowballs.

Ryan and I came in the house first and then he sat in his chair with his milk watching David and Paul shovel the back porch.