We had a fun Memorial Day weekend planned. Of course, we celebrated Eve's birthday. I'll post on that separately. Our plan was to leave Sunday morning for Charleston for some good fun beach time. We went with Grandma and Grandpa Bucky last year on Eve's birthday, and it seemed like a good tradition to start. Saturday morning I checked the weather and found a tropical storm off the coast. Nothing threatening, but 70% chance of rain doesn't make for a fun trip to the beach. Fortunately we hadn't mentioned it to the kids, and could cancel without penalty, so we'll take a rain check on that fun trip. Things seem to work out, of course.
Saturday late afternoon we went for our first trip to the pool. WOW it was crowded! I was a little stressed counting 1, 2, 3...1, 2, 3...1, 2, 3. We came home all accounted for. Eve is doing great, about where she left off last year. Ellie wanted nothing to do with swimming, but was very happy sitting on the stairs splashing. John was turning flips under water! I couldn't believe it when I saw it. We've never tried to teach him, he just did it. Most of the time he ends up sideways, but sometimes he makes it all the way around, forward and backward! Wow.
Then, yesterday we went to a BBQ with friends. They had a zip line in the back yard, trampoline, sparklers, glow sticks, fruit pizza, and smores. Ummmm, that's almost like Disney world. We enjoyed their company so much, we checked our watches at 9:30 and figured we should get the kids home to bed (oops!). Another successful night all in the same room.
Today was field trip day (part of my "try to be a little more structured this summer" plan...we'll see how long it lasts this summer). We went to the Swamp Rabbit Trail to ride bikes. John went with Daddy, and I pushed Ellie in the stroller while Eve rode her bike. It was a HUGE success for John. He loved it! They rode almost 4.5 miles! Eve was pretty miserable and pitched several fits. I estimate we went, at most, 3/4 of a mile. We had several snacks along the way, though (including yummy chocolate and fresh peaches John picked out for us at their turn-around point), and finished up in the children's garden downtown, so we all left thinking it was a fun time.
Another afternoon at the pool, and we're all ready for a good holiday nap.
I would be remiss to fail to mention the significance of today. I've tried several times, rather unsuccessfully, to explain days like today to the kids. Both of my parents are/were veterans, as well as both of my grandfathers. Every time I think of those who serve in the military I am struck by two thoughts, how I could never be so brave, and how thankful I am that they were and are. There are no words to express the gratitude for those who sacrifice so much (both in active service, and in family service) to preserve the peace and freedom that we daily take for granted.
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