Zack.Swims.

Zack started swim lessons today and after screams last year I was prepared for at least a few tears & some hesitation. But instead of that, I was greeted with a happy boy who jumped right in & got to work. He is swimming with kids a year older than him & working hard to keep up.

For whatever reason he is always playing with kids 1, 2 or 3 years older than him. It is kind of funny. Before swim lessons we had a fun playgroup at the park with our 'mesa friends' and instead of digging in the dirt with the other 2-3 year olds, Zack was on the tire swing & climbing trees with the 4-5 year olds.

This is a regular occurrence in most park settings & it always intrigues me. We have several friends that have both a 5 year old and a 3 year old & Zack hardly notices the 3 year old exists. The only 3 year old I can think of that he will choose over anyone is his friend Krew...he is his favorite.

Regardless of who he plays with I'm glad he plays so hard. He is always up for some fun & it is fun to see him always in the thick of things.

Good job today Zack.

Freakin' Awesome

goggles that is.

Bathing Beauty

I think it is safe to say she's gonna fit in just fine this summer.

Just for Laughs

I can't believe I'm sharing this...well actually I can, because it is funny.

While I was worried on my last post about keeping an eye on two of them...I should have just been worried about keeping an eye on one while on the verge of popping.

Today after swim lessons I jumped in for a dip. I was enjoying sitting in my chair afterward while chatting with my mom, sister, SIL & little brother. Nice & wet & most importantly cool.

Scoobs was inching his way around the pool...doing his monkey walks.

My sister pointed out how far away he was.

I agreed, but assured her, I was keeping watch, which I was.

When he let go.

No step in sight.

His 3 year-old cousin next to him...completely oblivious.

He reaches for the edge.

Misses.

Reaches again.

Miss.

A few more reaches.

I jump from my chair.

Dropping my towel that was keeping my bathing suit clad self covered.

Run.

He reaches again.

Miss.

Still running.

Then jump.

Into the pool.

To grab him.

Only to come up & hear my mom, sister, SIL & little brother laughing their guts out.

I suppose it was quite a sight.

Go ahead. Visualize. Laugh. I'm sure it was completely awesome.

PS: If you know my kiddos by name, that is probably because I like you. Please don't refer to them by name in your comments. Thanks!

Swim Lessons

have been filling our time the last 3 weeks. Scoobs has made some serious progress, which is a good thing & a bad thing.
Now he thinks he can swim...
but really he can't quite yet.
He's gained lots of confidence & skills. I hope I can keep an eye on him when there is another one in tow.
And, oh happy day, this will be the last prego picture you see of me. It's cute...I know. Even better? I went to Wal-Mart dressed like this yesterday. My mom asked if I had a cover-up...I hated to inform her, that I was wearing it.


PS: If you know my kiddos by name, that is probably because I like you. Please don't refer to them by name in your comments. Thanks!