Summer

Hi to those of you who are still checking in!! I know I have not updated in a few days but let me tell you we have been so busy! Eric makes fun of me for my calendar that I keep for scheduling my days out and what playdate I have on what day, but it is so fun having so many different and all amazing friends!! We are back in the swing of things with swim lessons, three times a week so that is an ordeal itself! Trying to get both of them fed, dressed and to the pool with sunscreen and ear plugs just in time for the lessons is a big task! We always seem do make it with time to spare I am not sure how! And this week was a big accomplishment for Mr Caleb, he went the entire lesson on Tuesday without crying at all! It was awesome, I was able to sit and watch him and not worry about all the other moms looking at me wanting me to get my child under control!! I was so proud of him! There were a few times he wanted so bad to just cry out for me but he got control and just kept trying. Many of you might ask, "How did you get him to make such a big change" BRIBERY my friends it was awesome, why I did not think of that weeks ago I don't know, oh well, maybe I do know, I could not hear myself think over his screaming. As for Parker, he is a little fish, he amazes me!! His favorite thing to do is to go underwater! The amazing thing is he is actually swimming! And can swim to the side and grab the wall! He still cries the whole lesson though.
We saw, or let me say Eric and Caleb saw the final summer movie today, Parker and I got to know the lobby really well, just for the record, an 18 month old is a little young for the movies, especially three within a two week period! he was over it after the first 30 minutes. Let me just say, I forgot how hard 18 months is! For those of you who don't see us on a regular basis, my sweet, darling Parker . . . WOW he is on his own agenda and most of the time, it is not the same as mine. That kid can be the most loving adorable thing giving the best kisses and if I tell him "hold mommy tight" he comes up and wraps those arms around me and just squeezes me so tight, I love it but ladies and gentelmen (mostly ladies i am sure) he has quit the temper!! Sometimes I wonder what in the world I will do to avoid a big scene in public! I know it is just a phase but Lord help me!! Caleb I know had his moments but he was always so laid back 3 has been harder with him than any other age. If 18 months is like this what in the world will 3 be like!!
I have taken many pictures of the kids lately so I promise to get some downloaded and posted soon. It is way past my bedtime and everyone else in the house is asleep so until next post . . . goodnight!