Stayin' Cool

Is it as hot at your house as it is at our house?   How are you surviving the heat?  We've pulled out the baby pool on several occasions.  We have also been to big people pools, but as you can imagine, I can't exactly take all three by myself.  So on days when it's just the four of us and there is no extra adult help, we make-do with the baby pool.  There is definitely less packing involved.  You know, getting ready for the pool is a ton of work.

 And when you're at home with no neighbors, bathing suits are optional. 

 Everyone was very happy with pool time until it turned into bath time.

 Andrew was especially upset about it when I had to borrow the hose.

 

 

As hot as it is, I will take it over winter almost any day.  Who can resist all these fresh summer fruits and vegetables?

 

 Andrew adores blueberries.  More, please.  He has the sign for "more" down pat, just not the one for "please".

 

And guess what else we have now?  (Just in time to enjoy those 95 degree late afternoons.)

Remember this... 

 

and this...

You might not remember, because if you will notice, the date on the bottom of the picture says October 6.  Over half a year later...TA DA!

Our swing is painted and hung.

 

 

Mom came over for a visit this afternoon.  Of course, we had to show her the swing, heat and all.

 

It took Andrew about two seconds to learn where the swing was.  It was hung yesterday afternoon and we swung until we could no longer stand the heat.  After dinner I said, "Andrew, do you wanna swing?"  He toddled straight to the front door and pressed his little pointer finger onto the glass.  

Tomorrow is a big day for us.  We are going tomorrow night to see Toy Story 3.  Luke is beyond excited.  He keeps asking how many more times he has to sleep before it is time.  Last night I told him two more nights, and he whined, "But you said only one more week."  He wants to wear his Buzz get-up to the movies.  I might have to take a picture. 

Did I also mention the air conditioner upstairs is broken?  That means everyone is sleeping downstairs.  Not so bad, I kind of think it is fun for a few nights.  Of course, Ellie and Luke are loving it and would be fine like this for quite awhile.  The air conditioning people said they are swamped and will be here as soon as they could.  Hope your air is working-if not, you can come over and join us in the baby pool. :)