Making a Splash

Getting Tossed

Once Sky warmed up to the idea of being in the water, both boys enjoyed getting tossed by their Daddies.

Could They Be Any Cuter?

Honestly, I don't think they could...

Snacks

Madoka also remembered to bring snacks to the beach for the boys. Dexter had his first box of sand-covered raisins. He didn't seem to mind the crunch a bit! I wonder if he'll like non-sand-covered raisins as much.

Perfect Days

We were lucky to have perfect weather. Everyone loved the time at the lake! Thanks, Madoka, for sharing the sun-blocking swim shirt with Dexter (I didn't know such a thing existed - what kind of mother am I?).

Together Again!

We all had a lovely time together in the little Union Pier house for a few days despite getting off to a rocky start. When we picked Madoka, Dave, and Sky up at the airport (three hours later than expected due to changes to a last minute change to their itinerary - who wouldn't want the added bonus of stopping in Detroit?), Delta had misplaced their luggage. They promised Dave that they would deliver it to the house around 8pm. When he called to check on it, they explained that they couldn't deliver to Michigan. After a round of phone calls and, "can I please speak with your supervisor," Delta had the luggage at the house at 8am the next morning.

Hanging together with the boys was slightly more challenging than the last time they were together at 6 months old - they were on different sleep schedules and had to learn to share the few toys that we brought. Sky made good use of the word "no" whereas Dexy resorted to pushing to express himself. Nevertheless there was lots of running, jumping, laughing, and successful sharing as well.

The house was fantastic with all the necessities and it was very tastefully furnished. It wasn't furnished for toddlers but we moved all the breakables off the coffee table and fed the boys on the counter or on the move. It all worked out really well.

Let the Blow-Outs Begin!

Ben and I had been hearing about "blow-outs" since Steph's first child started day care and Steph would get a daily "blow-out" report. Some days, it was just a single blow-out - poop coming out of either the top of the back of the diaper or one of the leg holes. Other times, it was a double blow-out - poop coming out of either both leg holes or a leg hole and the top of the back of the diaper. On rare occasions, Steph would get a report of a triple blow-out. You see where this is going. Well, ever since Dexter was born we've been waiting for the blow-out and today was the day we got it (twice, actually). Ben got a single blow-out out the top of the back of Dexter's diaper and I got one out the side of the right leg hole. His clothes had to be changed 2 times after he initially got dressed this morning! Didn't bother him one bit.