A couple weeks ago, I met up with kirida (who, by the way, if you have time to read another blog, cracks me up continuously) and her cutie patootie son N. She's a photographer starting her own business and she took this very cool shot of E. While she was taking it, I thought, 'oh this is going to be very cool, why didn't I think of that?' and I guess the answer is that I am usually following my child around making sure she doesn't fall off of things (we were at the park) so carrying my spiffy camera around can be cumbersome.
It's been awhile since I've written mostly because I've been busy working and on weekends, entertaining Irish folks. M's family is here since mid May and we are settling into a routine. The weather has been brutal which makes life difficult in this small house, also because keeping E in the house all day isn't something I relish. We've been sending to daycare most days, although picking her up early so the grandparents can have some fun. She and her grandad definitely have a bond - there is a LOT of hearty laughter from the upstairs that I can hear while I am still working. It's great to see. I'm sure it has a lot to do with this great age she is at - somehow I manage to block out the tantrums because there are so many smiles and words. She still calls M 'mama' (although when asked "where's mama?" she points at me and "where's dada?" she points at M) most of the time but we continue to correct her. I'm sure she's just playing with us anyway to see how frustrated we can get....
We started 'swimming lessons' on Monday. I did this because she does not like the bath. I figure a bit of time in the water can't hurt. I researched places and we drive about 30-40 minutes to go to a 92 degree pool for 30 minutes. I don't care, it's worth it to me. She has 2 classes a week, 4 other kids of varying abilities with her. She wears little styrofoam thingy's around her waist and the instructor managed to dip her face in the water with no crying! She blew on E's face just before she dunked her face. I think E was so shocked she didn't know what to do but she didn't cry. It was fantastic! There's also a small slide that goes directly in the pool, that's the last thing the class does and she LOVES the slide. I can't wait to see her jump in like the other kids. It may be a ways off but it'll be so worth it. She's amazing. Every day she amazes me.
I love my life.
Week 1 - 180
Week 2 - 176.4
Week 3 - 172.8
Week 4 - 171.4
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Happy days!
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4 comments:
That picture is amazing! Your friend has a great eye.
Swimming lessons. I remember those days. I even remember the days when I took swimming lessons as a little girl.
You're such an awesome mom to give E all of these great experiences. I think your parenting style is exceptional. I really do.
xo
Hey, we weigh the same now! Keep it up!
She is so beautiful--what a lovely photo :) And wow, you are making some amazing progress on your weight loss goal. I'm so proud of you! I hope you all have an amazing week!
OMG, I wish I had the skills to go with my camera... but I know what you mean about spending your days making sure the kid isn't falling off of things.
Swimming lessons ARE great, aren't they? :)
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