Swimming Lessons

Matthew likes to play with his bucket

Matthew is fetching the toy in the water and learning how to kick at his swim lessons

It was 104 degrees this week so Matthew was always happy to get into the water

Matthew was not happy that I was out of the water

Matthew peeking through the fence

Matthew, the swimmer, is practicing his moves at home in our pool over the weekend

Ana Paula - Matthew's babysitter

Matthew started swimming lessons on Monday.  Andy was in DC for work and made it back just in time to watch.  Matthew was all smiles when he saw his Daddy and he was waving at him the whole time.  The swim lessons are at 5:45pm at the YMCA near our house and it makes for a long day for Matthew.  He went to bed early almost every night this week because he was so exhausted afterwards.  He was almost too tired to be there on Tuesday and fussed the entire time.  Andy was in the water with him and I was outside and he cried until I was out of sight (and even then).  Next time, Andy & I will both get in the water.  

On Thursday, it was my birthday so we all went to breakfast before work.  Matthew was a little confused to the change in the routine but he did well.  It was a nice treat.  And then we celebrated my birthday again on the weekend.   

On Friday, we went to a happy hour with some of my friends and then we went to dinner at Trulucks.  On Saturday, we started the day by walking to Starbucks.  It rained the night before and the weather cooled off from the 100+ temperature so we had to get out and enjoy it.  All this week, Matthew's new word is "Hot".  It was so cute because we would walk outside and he would say "hot".  After starbucks, we went to the post office to get Matthew's passport.  We don't have any trips planned but we want to get it just in case we decide to go to Canada for a long weekend.   At noon, I went to get a massage - one of my gifts from Andy.  It was so relaxing.

Ana Paula babysat for us 2 nights in a row.  He loves all the attention that she gives to him.  He was a little fussy during the day on Saturday with a runny nose but he was all giggles with Ana Paula.  We went out to eat with Taylor & Kristy to a restaurant in Oak Cliff - Bolsa.  It was delicious.

We had a lazy Sunday and just relaxed around the house.  The only outing was to Einstein Bagels for lunch.  Andy went to the grocery store and Lowe's and Home Depot.  I am so grateful that he does all the errands. 

During the week, Matthew's daycare also has a summer schedule to keep the kids entertained.  Matthew had a splash day where they played in baby pools in the hot heat (covered, of course) and one day they had the fire truck come up there.  Friday was pajama day so Matthew wore his pj's all day.  

We had a good weekend and now we are prepared for another week of work/daycare and swimming lessons afterwards!