First Summer Swim!

We are going to visit Jay's family for a couple weeks this summer, and most of our time spent out there will probably be at the family lakehouse in MA. We've been gearing up for it for months with The Frog by teaching him to blow bubbles and kick his legs when he takes a bath. This week, my buddy, Melissa, was kind enough to invite us up to swim in her pool, and we took her up on the offer! Despite my distaste at wearing a swimsuit 7 mo pregnant, I thought this was an offer I couldn't refuse. You can't tell, but The Frog is actually kicking in this picture, and you can see how pleased he is about it! He wouldn't blow bubbles just yet (though he didn't mind drinking the water) but I'm hopeful that he'll have a blast swimming around with the fish and his dad at the lake.

Child Labor?

I don't use our vacuum very much because we have a Roomba. (HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend getting one!!) But occasionally, I'll need to break out the canister for a little spot vacuuming and whenever I do, The Frog thinks it's the greatest thing ever. He loves turning it on for me (and off and on and off and on while I'm using it) and pushing the button that retracts the cord. Not to mention pulling off the different attachments and hiding them around the room. Hours of entertainment ;) Well, this is the first time he wanted to try actually using it the proper way, and lo and behold! When I collapse the handle as small as it goes, it's the perfect size for The Frog to use. Look at him go! He was really vacuuming in this shot!
Looks like I've found a new slave... muaahaahaaa

Water Fun!

I discovered the most blessed outdoor toy ever- the water-filled squirt bottle! The Frog spends minutes on end, even tens of minutes, walking around the yard, sucking out the water and spraying things, including himself. In the face.
Good thing he has a sense of humor!
Why didn't I think of giving him one of these sooner? Perhaps I will be able to get yard-work done, after all! The only downside is that the dirt he used to play in now readily becomes mud. Good thing I bought all his summer clothes 60% off! :)

I also decided to try having him run through the sprinklers, but he completely didn't see what was so fun about it. So then, my genius mind tried to engineer a makeshift water slide, and he spent the whole time fiddling with the hose.

le sigh.

Super Frog!

I had a surge of inspiration and decided to make The Frog a reversible cape from my fabric scraps stash. In my vision, he will eventually have a mask too, but I knew he'd never keep that on right now.

Even though he looks amazing, he doesn't like wearing it. :(

Memorial Day!

I had so much fun on Memorial Day. We tend to be kind of a humbug family, in that holidays to us (Jay and I) mean resting up and we rarely try to plan any excursions. (Plus, we justify, The Frog is too young to remember anyway, right?) Well, the weather was too good to pass up, and so Jay suggested going to a nearby park after lunch. On our way to the park, we passed the elementary school, and decided the playground looked reputable enough to stop here. I was finally able to take some good pictures of The Frog enjoying himself (without having to worry about his safety) and I think Jay had fun being a kid again too. Here are some of my favorites!

Here's to a memorable Memorial Day!