Growing up

Mark and I decided Jared was old enough for us to start taking him out to do little things one on one with us.  We have done this before but we are now going to really make an effort to take him out once a week during the summer and once a month (for each of us) after summer. So last week Mark took Jared bowling for the first time. He has played at miniature indoor ones like you find at fun centers but this was the first time he went to an authentic bowling alley. He had a great time.  They had bumpers on the lane and the ball ramp. Each time he got up to bowl he would say "On your mark, get ready set, GO!" He pulled out a 70 (which is about what I would have got without bumpers) and was so happy to go out with Mark. I can't wait to take him out this week.

Jared also started swim lessons this week. His first day was pretty confusing for him. He really hasn't spent a lot of time in swimming pools. I think he has been in a pool 8-10 times in the last 3 years.  His second day was much better.  He is such a happy kid. I am sure as the swim teachers it was frustrating that he didn't listen but I just think he didn't know what they were talking about.  They would say "Listen to the fishes" (Put your ear in the water) and "talk to the fish" (blow bubbles in the water) "Do a bob" (go all the way under the water) and he just sort of looked at them like they were crazy and smiled politely.  I am glad that even though he didn't know what to do he waited nicely and stayed happy. I really like the teachers too. There are 7 kids in the class with two teachers. They are nice and patient. Day 2 and 3 have been easier although he cannot do "big arm circles" for the life of him.  We did practice some at home but we will need to practice a lot more.  It is fun to see him in a new environment. This is his first organized class ever.  He will be attending preschool 2 days a week when school starts again and is just growing up so fast! He just brings us so much happiness.

 And how could you not smile when you see this:

Watermelon Girl

 

I put this picture on facebook and had a relative of mine commented how much she looks like me. I totally agree. It's the pig tails that does it! I think I looked just like this when I was 2 or so.