Summer

Swimming season is here! We are once again enjoying our nice community pool. The kids are constantly craving and requesting a trip to the swimming pool. It's a blast once we get there, but sometimes packing up for the outing can get a little stressful. Here's a list of some swimming "necessities:"

1. beach ball
   
2. sun glasses
3. a good book for mommy (preferably written by Stephenie Meyer)
4. goldfish (of the extra cheddar variety)
   
5. shark goggles (nose plug is on the next Walmart shopping list)
   
6. SPF 50 (if 75 is unavailable)
7. floaties (Maisy is quite the daredevil, swimming solo laps around the big pool)
   
8. towels (for everyone but daddy, who insists, "towels are for the weak.")
9. action figures (to throw to the bottom of the pool and rescue)
10. and, most importantly, the indispensable, beautiful, eye-catching, fluorescent, officially licensed plastic Dora the Explorer grass skirt
    

So, load up the wagon and let's go swimmin' !

Kindergarten Graduation??

Who thought up kindergarten graduation?

This is what I was furiously thinking to myself as I hefted Alton's car seat from the mini-van. I was sweating profusely and the wind had my hair in a tizzy and stuck to my lip gloss. I don't even know why I try to care that my lips are smooth and shiny. As Maisy climbed into the double stroller and we sped off to the gym--I thought:

"This is just a lousy reason to get kindergartners to wear a cap and gown, so we can Oooh and Ahhh over the little munchkins."

For the record I was actually on time, but I did NOT enter the gym on time because I had to park in the neighborhood next to the school and hike on over. Therefore we did not get seats.
BUT when I saw this bright adorable face receiving his mock diploma I must admit that the whole dang thing was pretty darn cute!! So, thank you--to those that put my kindergartner in a cap and gown so that we could have this precious memory forever.

Sore Loser

So I, Kasia, lost the poll by a mere 4 votes. I politely and respectfully conceded realizing the modernity of our day. The popular vote of this widespread survey has illustrated to me that people just can't appreciate the sophistication of baby blue bloomers. I decided to hang my head in quiet resolution and solemnly store the *sissy sailor outfit*-- never to be worn again. To show that there was absolutely no resentment, I chose more suitable attire for church this week.



OKAY, OKAY--so I HATE to lose!! I can't help it.

What can I say?! He's so handsome--he looks good in anything!

Sissy

So it was about time to leave for church. Brett walked down the stairs ready to go, and what did he find? ?

He sees his stout, rugged son dressed up in a SISSY SAILOR SUIT! Oh, the shame!
Ace, however, seemed perfectly happy to be dressed like he's about to set sail on the good ship lollipop.
We have had an ongoing argument since the navigating days of Wilson (he, also being privileged to wear the outfit.) Kasia thinks the outfit is adorable and baby-sophisticated; however, Brett would like to use it to scrub the kitchen floor.

We did finally compromise--Kasia removed the hat.

So, there's only one solution: we must put it to a vote. Who thinks this getup is deliciously darling? Who thinks Alton will be scarred for life after donning the baby blue bonnet?

If the YES voters win--Alton will be wearing this to church next Sunday. If more people vote NO--he nor any future posterity will be forced to wear the sissy sailor suit.