Summer in Full Swing

Mia started swimming lessons this week. She took them last summer, and did quite well. We thought we were off to a good start this year...

but don't let her smile fool you. It quickly turned a corner when she realized her ears would have to go in the water. When she came out of the pool on the first day, I asked her how it was. She answered, "tough." Chris had said to her something along the lines of "I know it's tough, but..." and she retained the tough part. Thursday's class did not go well. I have no pictures, but you can just imagine her crying and crying and clinging onto her Daddy.

We also went "swimming" with some friends - which meant that Mia threw the rings into the pool for the big girls to get them. The water was pretty cold, so Cole did not get to use his new whale float. When I stuck his toes in the water, he made his super-sad face.

The weekend excitement began on Friday morning at about midnight. We were up watching the weather because there was a tornado warning around us. However, it looked as if it was going to be south of us, so we had no cause for concern. Then, George told us (meaning those who live precisely where we live) that we should wake the kids and take cover. Apparently, another storm began to show signs of rotation. So, we went upstairs and got both kids. I sat in the pantry holding both of them while Chris watched the news/weather outside. We were down there for about 20 minutes or so, and then returned the kids to bed. The funny thing is that Cole did not wake up at all, and Mia claimed not to remember it the next morning - although she was a little awake, talking to me and such. Needless to say, we were not hit by a tornado.

The next morning came too quickly, as a result of the pantry-time. Mia spent some time dressing up in her princess outfits...Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Ariel, respectively.

And Cole enjoyed watching the fashion show.

I posed them together and took some pics.

Then, we went to lunch with Momo. Both kids were great. Once home, I put Mia down for a nap and Cole and I crashed while she was sleeping - for an hour and a half! It was refreshing.

That evening, Chris and I went out to eat to (finally) celebrate our anniversary.

It was wonderful! Friday night was another great night of sleep for the kids, and a momentous one for Mia. She officially gave up all her pacis. She "gave" them to Cole and fell asleep without one, just like a big girl. We were worried that she would not sleep well as a result, but both kids slept fabulously!

Saturday was fairly uneventful. Some errands, another nap for both children at the same time (which is definitely the exception and not the rule), dinner at Hideaway. Cole reverted back to his norm, however; waking up in the 4 o'clock hour. He is fairly easily put back to sleep, but it still makes for an early morning.

We went to church on Sunday. The current series is One Prayer, and it is pretty awesome. This afternoon has brought some napping struggles with both kids (currently Cole is asleep on our bed and Mia is going on an hour and a half in her bed, not sleeping). This evening, we have Life Group and that's about it for the weekend!