A few weeks ago we decided to grill hamburgers and have a picnic outside in the backyard with the boys. This sounded like a perfect way to start the summer. We got everything prepared and sat down ready to eat when the attack of the flies descended upon us. At first it was just a couple and then they seemed to multiple at record speed. It made me think of my mother in law and the stories she has shared of the hundreds of flies she has killed within an evening. The boys weren't too bothered but we eventually brought them in along with the food to finish eating.
Lesson #1: Buy one of those candles you put outside to keep the flies & mosquitoes away.
After we ate we decided to let the boys play in an inflatable pool/toy for the first time. I bought this last summer for Parker but he was still a little young and not sitting very well on his own. So I figured this summer would be the perfect time. I got the boys all ready in their swimsuits while Mark filled it up. The pool got mixed reviews from Parker and Jonathan. Jonathan thought it was great but Parker was not so sure about the experience. I hope he will warm up to it in the future and come to enjoy it, which tends to fit his personality.
Both boys were a little unsure about what to do and just sat and stared at us. I found a couple of toys that squirt water we used last summer when Parker and I went swimming but for most part, they both sat and looked at us wondering what was going on.
Lesson #2: Put some toys for them to play with in the pool.
It did not take long before Sam, our water dog, decided to join in on the fun.
Lesson #3: Leave Sam in the house when we fill up the pool.
We quickly realized it was a little late in the evening to try this because with the breeze and the pool in the shade, the boys got cold. So we took them out and ended up giving them a bath with some warmer water which Parker preferred much more.
Lesson #4: Try the pool earlier in the day when it is warmer so the water is not so cold.
All in all it was a nice evening spent together and made me excited for the summer and all the new adventures they will experience along with many more lessons to be learned!
Lesson #1: Buy one of those candles you put outside to keep the flies & mosquitoes away.
After we ate we decided to let the boys play in an inflatable pool/toy for the first time. I bought this last summer for Parker but he was still a little young and not sitting very well on his own. So I figured this summer would be the perfect time. I got the boys all ready in their swimsuits while Mark filled it up. The pool got mixed reviews from Parker and Jonathan. Jonathan thought it was great but Parker was not so sure about the experience. I hope he will warm up to it in the future and come to enjoy it, which tends to fit his personality.
Both boys were a little unsure about what to do and just sat and stared at us. I found a couple of toys that squirt water we used last summer when Parker and I went swimming but for most part, they both sat and looked at us wondering what was going on.
Lesson #2: Put some toys for them to play with in the pool.
It did not take long before Sam, our water dog, decided to join in on the fun.
Lesson #3: Leave Sam in the house when we fill up the pool.
We quickly realized it was a little late in the evening to try this because with the breeze and the pool in the shade, the boys got cold. So we took them out and ended up giving them a bath with some warmer water which Parker preferred much more.
Lesson #4: Try the pool earlier in the day when it is warmer so the water is not so cold.
All in all it was a nice evening spent together and made me excited for the summer and all the new adventures they will experience along with many more lessons to be learned!
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