Tuesday, August 2, 2011

starting August

Well this morning started off with a bang at approximately 7:27am when Lydia (accidentally) dumped her yogurt in the silverware drawer.  I'm not sure when you last dumped yogurt in a silverware drawer, but it comes highly UN-recommended as a "top ten ways to start your day".

Fortunately, about ten minutes later Isaac countered with one of his un-intentionally hilarious comments asking "Is Mommy your English name?"

I answered with a confident YES, then realized that years ago I told people my English name was Laura.  I guess I have two English names.

We've had a slow lazy day.  LOTS of water play in the courtyard.  Sure they spend hours in swimsuits, but they had a blast this afternoon soaking themselves and their clothes right before dinner.


yes, Isaac is wearing Lydia's shoes.  I have no idea why.


These were some of my favorite moments of the day :)  Watching the sheer delight on their faces and listening to delighted squeals. 



We continue to see a lot of our neighbors that are preparing to move overseas (actually, the Dad already left, Mom and baby LeLe are here for a few more days).  Since their kitchen is all packed up they eat all their meals here - we're trading off cooking responsibilities - today she cooked lunch and I'm covering dinner.   It works out nicely since Matt is missing most meals these days, I am glad for the company at the table and we trade off watching kids while the other does meal prep.

End of the week we leave on vacation!  Going back to the city we lived in for years before moving last summer.  More about that trip later.....

3 comments:

Paul said...

break-a rule-play like the kids are doing (in pool with street clothes ) can be such a joy and it looks like it was. and have a great vacation trip.
love Grandaddy

Grandma Jan said...

Delightful pictures and can just hear the squeals. Oh the yogurt in the silverware drawer won't be the only spill, but it's annoying none the less. Love you, Jan

Mom/Grandmama said...

Playing in a kiddie pool brings so much pleasure for so little effort! Isaac is resourceful - not only did he borrow Lydia's shoes he managed to get them on the wrong feet - but he did it! Love you all bunches!