5/26/09 - TOO EARLY FOR THE PARK

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Some days the boys are up very early and full of energy. It's usually the same days that I have absolutely NO energy. Go figure. This morning they were both up and ready to go. At 8:00AM, just after breakfast, they wanted to know if we could go to the park. I was groggy and still sipping on my first cup of morning tea. But I was also overwhelmed with the concept of trying to entertain them at home so I agreed.

It was a bit cold out at that hour so we put on jackets and long pants, even though lately it's been in the 80's. We arrived at Pioneer Park and they were ready for fun. But, much to their chagrin, they were going to be playing by themselves.

No other parents in their right minds would be at a park at that hour. So, I jumped in and chased them around. Ollie liked when he would hide in the tunnel and I'd pop in and scare him. Finally I grew tired and we loaded up to go home...just as car loads of kids started to arrive! Figures again!!! The boys were sad temporarily but then were happy to be bribed with "ooft lover" in the car (that's what Ollie calls fruit leather).

5/21/09 - HOT DAYS IN MAY

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We've hit some oddly hot days in May. It feels like the middle of August. It's been in the 80's. The boys are lovin' it and every day they want to get in the pool. Especially Ollie.

He's currently obsessed with water play. If he's not in the pool playing, he wants to be indoors "washing da dishes" or "wash hands in da sink". Both are code for making a huge water mess indoors but not actually accomplishing anything. I think Orion went through this phase at about age 3 so I guess it's expected.

And Ollie's newest thing is climbing to high heights. He climbs to the very top of the play toy but then he can't get down again and screams for help. At least he's aware of his limitations and doesn't just leap down and break bones. (Not yet!)