Swim lessons

My parents offered to pay for swim lesson this summer which we knew that the girls needed.  We found someone who would come to the house and it worked out nicely.  We planned 8 classes (30 minutes for Caty and 15 for Hanna) and finished them in 4 weeks.  The lessons were on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and we’d just spend the night out at my parents instead of driving back and forth.

The girls did great – except for the fact that Hanna cried for most of the lessons.  Nick was a super nice, very kid friendly guy but she just didn’t like him much.  She’s go to him but cry for most of the 15 minutes.  Oh well, she survived and loves the pool!

Caty went from not liking getting her face wet to being able to swim almost the width of the pool in one breathe – next she’ll need to work on being able to take a breathe while swimming. 

We mainly just wanted Hanna to be comfortable being in the water and not minding going under.  She loves jumping off the steps and off the side.  We have to remind  her to say “I’m jumping” because she will whether you are watching her or not. 

 

We’ve got two little fishies on our hands now!

Simple Woman’s Daybook – August 15th 2011

 

For today – August 15th 2011

Outside my window...  it’s already getting hot – bring on fall!

I am thankful for... the fact that school is back in session!!  And especially that Caty goes all day now – that AM kindergarten just wasn’t enough time – now she’s in school from 8:30-2:35

I am wearing... shorts and a t-shirt

I am creating... lots and lots of blog posts– have so much catching up to do.  I can now get to it with Caty being back at school

I am going to… start my part time job tomorrow – yes I said part time job.  I found a family at Caitlyn’s school that needs after-school care, so I’ll be watching a kindergartener and 2nd graders a few days a week. 

I am reading... nothing yet, haven’t decided which book to pick up from my pile of “to-read” books

I am hoping... that nothing is wrong with the house air conditioner – Scott said it was making funny noises last night.  :-(

I am hearing... Max and Ruby in the background – it’s helping keep Hanna entertained

A few plans for the rest of the week…  starting with the kids tomorrow, Wednesday is Caitlyn’s Back To School night, not much for me on Thursday but Scott has a tennis match that night, Friday night – heading out to the Wrangler to help a friend celebrate her birthday and to hear the CGB play, maybe some swimming this weekend at some friends house…that about sums it up.

A picture that I am sharing... Caty’s first day of 1st grade

Anaheim and the LPA National Convention

Here we are over a month after our trip to Anaheim and I’m finally getting time to make my blog posts about it.  Summer has been busy; July was insane!!  So happy reading!

Anaheim –Part 1 – And We’re Off!

Anaheim – Part 2 – LPA Friends

Anaheim – Part 3 –Beach Day followed by a visit with family

Anaheim – Part 4 – DAAA Soccer

Anaheim – Part 5 – Happiest Place on Earth (again)

Anaheim – Part 6 – Pretend City

Yay!!  Now that I’m caught up on these, I’ve got lots more to do! 

Anaheim – Part 6 – Pretend City

One of the outings planned (well at an additional cost) during the week was to Pretend City in Irvine.  This place was beyond fun!  The girls had an absolute BLAST!!  The way the it worked was that the kids got “time-cards” and had to “work” in each of the areas then punch out at the end of the day. 

 

Checking out Ralph’s Market

Working on the farm and planting strawberries

Putting on a show at the theatre

Came “home” for a break – Liz decided to play us a song

And the girls thought they needed a bath

Of course Caden found the firetruck

Made a stop at the beach

Helping build an addition to the house

Made a stop and played bean bag toss

Now they are working the desk at the Emergency Center

Liz’s brother Chase having fun in the tunnel

Working in the cafe

Always thinking :-)

 

Now they have moved onto being mail-ladies

Delivering some mail

Loved it when I saw Caden at the ATM machine with “his” firetruck

Time for a check-up at the dentist office

Onto the doctor’s office which was right next door

Hanna making some phone calls

Firefighter Hanna

I came back 15 minutes later from chasing Hanna around and found Lisa being checked out

Liz’ turn

And finally time for the library

What a fun place!!  And the kids were exhausted!!