Swimming

I'm going for mother of the year....I took Frannie to "swimming lessons" M-Th for two weeks for 40 minutes each day. So for 40 minutes, Frannie and I (ok, Brian did it once or twice too) walked around in water that was "warmer than Lake Superior" (that was a quote from the instructor) and practiced kicking legs and blowing bubbles and reaching out arms. And should I mention, I'm NOT a fan of swimming.

For all you parents that take kids to multiple practices and have packed schedules, I either commend you or think you're nuts. I was tired of swimming lessons after day 3. And even though I know she was cold she still wanted to keep going. I'd ask if she wanted to get out and with chattering teeth she'd say "Nnnnnoooooo". The good news is the ultimate purpose paid off. I wanted her to be more comfortable with the water and she really is. We've been wading in rivers and walking in lakes and she constantly asks to go to the beach.

In addition to swimming, we've been very busy playing outside in her pool, sprinkler, at playgrounds, the zoo, and her favorite-running. The girl is fast. She loves running. She will ask if we can go down the road just so she can run. That must be from her dad. 

Potty training is going great. Today was the first day that she was dry all day. Nighttime is a different story, but huge success today. She's loving her big girl bed and her new "blue room". We painted it a sky blue and I'm having fun decorating. 

One of the coolest new things she talks about is feelings. She'll say "I'm mad!" Or she'll ask if I'm happy or mad. We also were able to watch/listen to her talk with another kid at the playground the other day and I felt like I'd have to answer for her when the boy (who was a bit older) was asking her questions and telling her things- but she just carried on a conversation with him like, well, a kid. Love it!