Summer Boot Camp

This morning Wyatt and I had dentist appointments for routine cleanings and check ups. John stayed home with the other three kids while we headed out alone. Then John had to go to work and we still were not finished at the dentist, so John drove over and dropped Jonah, Sam and Shane off with me and went on to work.


I can not tell you how wonderful the hygienists and dentist were with our crew. They were so nice to the boys. They fielded millions of questions and treated the boys so well despite our need to touch EVERYTHING in sight. At the end they gave each of the boys a toothbrush and let them pick out of the treasure box. Luckily Wyatt found a pink hair clip in the treasure box so he was thrilled.

Sam said "Wyatt, why are you wearing a pink clip in your hair" and Wyatt said "Sam, I like pink it's my favorite color....and I like clips"

Sadly, the clip got broken on the trip home, so it will not be going to school tomorrow.

Since things went so well at the dentist we decided to hit the grocery store next. Things went downhill from there and the kids were all asleep in their beds for a nap by 12pm (not just in bed....but asleep!!!)

After naps we headed out to the pool. I joined a local hotel pool so that the kids could get familiar with the water again before summer and it is amazing. The water is so warm and we are always the only ones there, so I have been trying to go twice a week.


Today Wyatt learned to float on his back. Jonah swam about 20 feet without his life jacket (accompanied by a siren like wail). Sam told an old guy to get out of his way so that he could jump in, and Shane let Wyatt give him a few rides in the water.


Then we headed home and played outside for an hour before dinner.

So, I was not surprised when everybody went right to sleep tonight without any fuss. The boys could barely keep their eyes open. Mom's "Gettin Ready For Summer Boot Camp" has begun!