Derek has possession of my camera in exotic locations, so alas I will write about our week instead of using a photo essay. Keeping up with Theo's firsts, he got his primary dip in a pool last week. Being cautious and a little scared gave way to giggles and irresistible fun. He lost his fear, and experienced submersion while descending the pool steps. I was right there monitoring the situation of course, thinking it might be good for him to develop a "little respect" (as my dad said) for the water. He held his breath and did not cry, but was much more prudent in holding onto the sides and railing. Since then he's been to the pool a couple more times and can now tread water with his arm floatee (sp?) thingys on. For about 30 minutes yesterday Haydon, Theo, Shawn, and I went to the deep end by the ladder and I helped the boys jump off while Shawn caught them (after a good dunk) and sent them back up the ladder. I think learning to deal with water like this is a necessary survival skill, but also loads of fun and exercise for the little guy. Every time he swims, he sleeps.
I additionally wish to boast that while Derek's been touring and working in Korea for a week, I've been making some improvements here. Improvements such as hooking up the Wii (hooray!), moving the litter in the back room, and opening up the hallway and therefore the guest bathroom (no more gates!). Since Theo's 9/10ths potty trained I've got both bathrooms set up for kid-friendly use. Add to that getting the deck cleared, cleaned, gated (used the hallway gate), and adding lounge chairs last week I annexed a whole new play area onto our living room. The whole family has been spending more morning and evening hours chillin' and listening to the birds and bullfrogs. Since it is shaded in the afternoon it provides some relief from the non-stop humid, 90 degree days. And that is where I leave off, as Theo is trying to splash me with buckets from his grand tub o' rain water we have out here.
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