Lazy Summer Days

What??? Lazy? Not happening here.

We have been on the go for the last two weeks. Seems like we have something every night. Hayden and Sage are both in swim lessons right now. Hayden's soccer is in full swing. Poor Marlee just gets juggled from one car to the next as Heath and I work to get everyone where they need to be.

If you don't mind me bragging a bit, I must say that Hayden has surprised me with how good he is at soccer. Its so fun to watch. He gets a bit distracted at times, but when he wants to, he gets the ball, drives down the field and scores. He scored 4 goals in the last game. Talking the whole time, mind you, and loudly at that. He loves it. He loves wearing his soccer cleats and soccer socks. Image is getting to be very important. Each morning, "Mom, do I look like a soccer (or football, or baseball) player? Jeans? No way! Soccer players don't wear them. Sandals? Huh uh, can't kick a ball good or run very fast in those! School shopping is going to be a challenge with this one. (Don't get me going on my emotions regarding the whole starting school thing)

Sage, well, she loves soccer, because there are usually two or three family members minimum on the sidelines to visit with for each kid on the field. The numbers are in her favor; she just walks around asking "what your name is?" tells them all about Dora and sings them a little song, usually ABCDs or Twinkle twinkle. Occasionally she might brag about pooping in the potty. Depends on her mood.

Marlee just loves the grass and trees and all the moving kids. She cheers her brother on.

Tomorrow is the last day of swim lessons. Sage and I have done the parent child class and I have really enjoyed our afternoon dips. On the really hot days it has been fantastic. Sage is not so much into bobs. We do motor boat, motor boat at the end of each class and we dip the kids when we "step on the gas." The first few sessions, she didn't get to mad, but now that she knows how these things work, she gets really nervous when we get into the circle.

Hayden, who formerly was not a fan of bobs, now thinks they are great. He has 4 teachers for his class, not sure why, but sorta think that 3 of them are there to visit with him and the other tells everyone what to do. He has made lifelong friends with the girls who teach his class. He is already talking about what he will get them for Christmas. They all want to come to his soccer games and ask him every week when the next one is, but unfortunately the games are all scheduled on weekday nights when the girls are teaching lessons.

Heath and Marlee sometimes sit on the sidelines and watch us swim when its not too hot.

Potty training is coming along. Most people I have talked to tell me girls are easier than boys, but I strongly disagree. Hayden was a breeze, done in a day. We are still having occasional difficulty with Sage, but she is getting better.

Its dark and blurry at times, but here is Hayden scoring a goal. He was soooo pleased with himself.