Day at the pool

Sorry, no pictures, but there were some photo moments. We met my sister at Sahm Park, and got there before they actually opened. They were having swimming lessons and once I said, I'm from Greenwood, where's the bathroom-Tater was doing the potty dance-they were like, that way, and just walk around this way when we officially open to pay. So, we slathered lotion on, got our suits on, and it was 11:02. Shell had just gotten there, perfect timing, and the fun began. Wyatt-henceforth y@ - was solo, no friends, so Shell sent me to the deep end with him. I taught him how to do a good splash and he sent me down a slide with a sheer drop. He gave me no warning, b/c he thought I might not go if I knew what was coming. He said when I came down the drop my mouth was wide open. Thought it was purty funny, that he did. So after going down a few more times, I tried to dunk him-he's getting to big for me to beat up. Not quite sure how I feel about that. Then I saw Shell waving somewhat frantically, Taters had to potty. For some reason, Shell wasn't going to try and do a bathroom trip with 1 yr old twins, 5 month old baby, 4 yr old, and 3 yr old. What a wienie. I remembered to reapply sunblock on the kids, but forgot all about my back-I'm so red. Not bad, but I'm annoyed that I forgot.

I tried to get Lex to enjoy the water, but similar to bath time, he tolerated it. Well, he didn't tolerate it, he sucked his legs all the way up into his head, and when I finally got them pulled out and just had his feet in the water he whined. Definitely not a water baby. Eliz and Taters had a great time-all of the sudden Casserole came running up. Her day camp comes there every Tuesday. Shell said she was on the slide about to go down when she heard "Mommy! Mommy!" and then saw her waving. That was cool. Tater and Eliz followed her like paparazzi on Britney. All in all, a very good day-also very tiring for everyone. We have tumbling and dance tonight, as well as Small Group meeting here. And my house needs a little pick up done. This morning I let one of the dogs in and she was muddy muddy muddy. So I've got to get the floors clean. Ugh. I'm going to sleep well tonight. No wonder my parents were always so tired in the summertime!

5 Senses of summer

I hear grass being cut



I feel warm clean laundry




I taste ice cold sweet tea




I smell fresh baked bread




I see Summertime

It's not even raining!

That's what Bry-D said yesterday when, in the middle of a movie he's wanted to rent for at least a month, the power went out. He ran outside to see if our nieghbor had lost power as well, then called it in to the power company. They told him it would be an hour and a half. He came in and with extreme frustration, dressed for a bike ride, then rode off in a huff. I've never heard him leave so loudly. A bit miffed, I'd say.

About EC, well, I've figured out Lex's signal for when he's about to poo. However I have dissconnect when comes to actually getting him on the potty for it. We will sit, and I'll see the signal and think to myself, "Why, I think he's about to poo!" Then he does and I'm so proud of myself for guessing correctly, it takes me a minute to realise I should have SAT HIM ON THE POTTY!!! So, I'm going to start giving myself electroshock treatments int he hopes that it will remind me to put the baby over the potty, so as to save myself from getting so inimate with my son's poo. And he's screaming, so we'll talk more later!

I can't let go

It's not that I don't want to let go, nor do I think holding on is going to make things better, I'm just having a hard time pulling my hands away from you Elizabeth.

Today you hugged me close and whispered in my ear, "I'll miss you Mommy"
And my hands, which had been going into release mode, sprang back into place, tight around you.

It began then, but it wasn't until

After you climbed into Daddy's truck, excitedly talking his ears off, and nonchalantely waved bye to Alexander and I, that my heart lodged itself into my throat.

And it hit me.

Hard.

Right in my heart.

You're a big girl now.

It's just a week of VBS, half days at Gramma's church, but there is oh, so much more to it. Truly, if I hadn't had your brother to hold onto, I surely would not have made it. Now I'm sitting at the computer, your lovey, Bear, in my arms, and I'm wondering how I'm going to do it. How am I going to be the Mommy I've always said I wanted to be-excited about your independance, joyful that you're moving forward, and becoming your own person?

Yes, I've always looked forward to seeing who you are becoming, but it's suddenly so...inevitable.

Yesterday it was just something that would happen...someday.

Today, it's looming over me like dark storm clouds...

You really are going to grow up.

Stealing time

I really don't know how long I have before someone(a twin, a preschooler, a toddler or an infant) wakes up. In fact, I can hear one of the twins starting to babble right now. So, looks like I'm just going to check and tell you, wow! We've had so much going on, and so much to tell, and it's so frustrating having good stories and not being able to tell them! I know I've already forgot some good stuff, and now both the twins are going! If I'm going to keep things sane, I've gotta go! Arrgghh! Things slow down after this weekend(Eliz's recital is Sunday!) So pictures and multiple posts coming soon, I promise! I'll tell you then where I've been and what I've been doing!