Swim!

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William and Amelia are sharing a swim instructor this year and are the only 2 students in the class ( it's a super long story, not that interesting). They did very well together and had a lot of fun!


The first shot is them swimming together. The next pictures will now be in a separate post.


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William's map

We were at a pizza restaurant that has butcher paper for coloring. William made this partial map of the United States. Not bad!

A sweet message

Tooth #10,11,12

Gemma has been working the remaining 3 of her molars for awhile now. I noticed a few days ago they all of them are now poking through. Maybe that will mean more sleep at night?

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Poisen control

One year in to child number three and I just made my first call in to Poisen control. That deserves some sort of award, doesn't it? Like mother of the year perhaps?

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Gemma waits

Here is Gemma patiently (and cutely) waiting during swim lessons. She has just dumped her container of Cheerios all over the ground. Isn't she adorable?

Kisses

I'm spending some time at my parent's house this week and one of the "fun things" all of our kids have enjoyed is the bannister along the steps that provides much entertainment. All of our kids have loved climbing the steps and putting their faces to the balusters to receive kisses from the other side.

I love this game because I love getting kisses.

Gemma and I were playing this game last night as we were getting ready for bed. She had her pajamas on and was holding/chewing on her toothbrush.

I was excited to see Gemma press her face between the slats and wait for her kiss because she is a baby on the move lately. She is a running, walking, climbing, dumping, shaking kind if active baby. She doesn't want to snuggle, cuddle or hug. She has things to do and messes to make. Any type of kiss, hug or affection is a big deal from this kiddo.

So, when she waited for a kiss, I was happy to oblige. She went up a step and then leaned in for another kiss. She thought this was hilarious. Hilarious enough she leaned in for another kiss. And again. This time, I waited with my face pressed up against the boards waiting for yet another kiss from my sweet little girl. I heard a little giggle from her that let me know she was on her way. I relaxed and shut my eyes to enjoy the bliss of this moment.

Which is when Gemma shoved her cold, wet toothbrush in my mouth. And then she laughed.

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