Daddy's Little Helper

Lindy is so excited to help daddy build her playset. Mid-day on Sunday, the report is that "All the hard stuff is done." Hopefully, Mike will accomplish a good bit this afternoon and then my dad can help finish when he gets here on Wednesday!

Summer times!!

We had a great weekend that started on Thursday when Steph & I decided to take all 4 girls to the aquarium. The aquarium was packed for a Thursday morning...I guess everyone is trying to get one last trip in before school starts on Monday. It was a little hectic keeping up with two 2-year olds and maneuvering a double stroller through the crowds, but we still had a blast. We finished the trip off with lunch at Johnny Rockets (one of Lindy's new favorites). She loves that the waiter gives you a nickel for the Jukebox to play "Lollipop, Lollipop", and then makes a smiley face with her ketchup. It's one of those trips that was hectic from start to finish, but on the drive home we were so happy to spend the day with our girls!




On Friday, we had some neighbors over for happy hour and swimming. I didn't take any photos Friday night, but I have to say that when we have tons of kids in the pool is when Lindy is her happiest. Every time we have a bunch of friends over to swim, Lindy will asks for days to swim with her friends, and explaining to a 2-year old that it just can't happen everyday is impossible.

Saturday started the construction of Lindy's new play set. Mike has 3 weekends to finish it before I hire help...that was the deal. Any takers on how long it will really take? Lindy actually chose helping daddy in the garage over swimming yesterday, which is a first that she chooses anything over swimming. It did take me back to being a small girl and helping my dad on his construction jobs and projects around the house. He always says I'm the best help he ever had...I think the same might hold true for Lindy.




Finally, the weekend ended with a day at the water park with our great friends, The Killimetts. Steph and I have taken the girls a couple of times this summer, but this was the first time for the dads. The girls have a such a good time in the water and I think enjoyed showing off for their daddies.

Turning a corner?

The last few days Lindy has gone on the "big girl" potty at least one time each day. It's only when we put her on the potty for 30 minutes while reading books and singing songs. Today, we tried training pants all afternoon (even chanced going Kroger). She "tinkled" on the floor twice (once on my foot), but as we got ready for her bath she was prancing around and did not want to get in the bath -- very unusual. She actually asked to go potty and ACTUALLY went. She was so proud of her self and I was ecstatic. We celebrated by calling daddy to share the news and making sugar cookies with sprinkles. Great ending to a long day!!!