Summer's Here!

Today is the first official day of summer. We have exactly two weeks until your sister is born. We have scheduled a c-section for Tuesday, July 5th, of course, she could make her entrance before. I'm looking forward to the two weeks newborn free but at this point it's all up to her.

You started swim lessons with Grandma today, giving Mommy some much needed rest on Tuesday mornings. You seem to have had a splendid time learning some new swimming skills, like blowing bubbles and kicking. We will practice these this week at our pool.

Father's Day weekend was filled with family and friends. Although it should be noted all weekend from Friday through Sunday you would not nap nor use the potty for me. Monday at Ms. Patti's house you had a completely dry day and napped for two hours! To say that I am frustrated is an understatement. I asked you if you just loved Ms. Patti more and you said, "Yes!" I swear I always get the irrational toddler while everyone else gets the sociable, cute one. Why, Nora? WHY?!?!

Anyway, Friday night was spent with Grandma and Grandpa and the neighbors for the traditional Jothen family meal of mustard steak with spinach salad and tomato noodles. You will know this meal well. A festive evening with good conversation and a delicious blueberry pie from last summer. I hope we have more summer evenings like this!

We went to a graduation party with Ashley's family on Saturday which featured a moon bounce, a trampoline, a playground, a huge sandbox and bubbles. Plus an entire basement of toys! You were in heaven. You played with Ashley, Skylar and Layla and you enjoyed every minute of it.







Then on Sunday we made our way down to Nonni and Nonna's house for a father's day celebration with Aunt Katie, Uncle Kevin and cousin Teddy! We ate crabs outback, you tasted a few pieces but you left the crabs for the traditional toddler snack of crackers and cheese.




After we ate we spent some time getting to know your new cousin who we had previously only met on Skype. He is a handsome fella who likes to watch you play. Daddy was holding Teddy when you decided that wasn't kosher and you needed to supervise the situation up close.



However, when mommy had her turn rocking Teddy to sleep, you didn't seem bothered at all. In fact, you played with the Sesame Street playhouse instead.



It's funny how possessive you are of Daddy but not of me. You loved to play with Teddy and cheer him on as he showed us his new trick of rolling over. You were careful and gentle. All good signs. It appears you understand that babies need to be treated in a special way and you were such a good listener and following directions when it came to Teddy. I can only hope it will be the same with your sister.




Welcome Summer! It's nice to see you again.