We love summer!

What a great start to the summer we've had!  Silas and I have been to the pool a couple times each week (usually to the splash pad at Ashby Park 'cause it's free) and he has definitely turned into a little fish.   :)  He blows bubbles in the water, lays on his tummy and pushes himself backwards, jumps off the center ledge (the pool only goes up to 1 ft.) and loves splashing. I'm so glad he's warmed up to the pool....I debated on putting him in swim lessons but I think this is pretty much what they'd be doing - blowing bubbles, jumping to someone, etc. - so I think we're right on track.   How CUTE is this picture?? Unfortunately, I captured it on my phone so I doubt the quality is very good.

I feel redundant when I say that I can't believe how much Silas is talking...but I seriously cannot believe it! He speaks in full 10-12 word sentences, uses hilarious expressions ("Wow Mommy, that's pretty cool!") and just has a great sense of humor.  And he is sweet! Jake went into Silas' Sunday school class to pick him up and had to wait in line while other parents picked up their kids, which gave him a chance to just stand back and observe him.  He said two boys collided and one was really crying.  Silas got up from playing with his tractor and took it over to the little boy and said, "Here ya go."  One of the teachers saw it happen and told Silas that was very nice and gave him a hug. Hearing that story completely warms my heart and makes me realize that every person in Silas' life who routinely has interactions with him must be doing a good job. I give a lot of credit to his teachers at daycare because that is where he is around other kids the most. I am so thankful for his caring spirit.

Silas and I had a wonderful day today. Nothing special occurred. We went to the gym this morning, followed by the pool and picnic lunch at the pool, then a nap for him while I showered and cleaned, and went to the store for groceries but he was acceptionally good today. Obedient, content, and very helpful.  It's days like this that I relish and take great joy in the child he is.

That's all for now. I'm hoping to post after the 4th, which I am so excited for. Still one of my favorite holidays!!