Nathan Jumping and Swimming

We have been enjoying the summer heat with trips to the pool and the beach. Nathan seems to run hot and cold as far as the water goes. If you ignore him, most times he will get in on his own, but the minute you push him, he becomes clingy and wants to get out. So this weekend we took a relaxed approach. He enjoyed a swim/playdate with some friends and then swimming and jumping with the cousins. We have definitely learned that a relaxed attitude means we all enjoy.

Nathan Jumping and Swimming
Originally uploaded by Davies Fam

Nathan is getting more and more comfortable in the water....as long as we don't push him!

Ch-Ch-Changes

Sorry for the lousy image. I took a picture of a picture because I couldn't get the image to scan.

So anyway, by now most of you readers (if there are any anymore)know that there will be a new addition to the Davies' clan. There are going to be many changes coming in our household. We will go from a family of 3 (5 if you count the cat and dog) to a family of 4 (6 again with cat and dog). Nathan will become a big brother. Mommy and daddy will learn to balance sharing the time and attention between a little one who has become used to being the center of our world to splitting it with him and a new little person who will be dependent on us for everything in the beginning. I know it will all work out and we will adjust, but it is a lot to think about.

Other changes occurring in our household are Nathan growing up right before our very eyes. He is losing all signs of baby and is now a person. He is carrying on conversations, forming opinions (good and bad), is asserting independence, and is being 2. He is becoming so independent that when we put water wings on him yesterday he was all over the pool claiming to be swimming by himself. At one point he decided to jump in without the floaties stating he could swim by himself. We will now have to watch him like a hawk around water.

I am almost off for summer break and when school starts up again I will be in for another change. I am changing schools yet again (this time not by choice). It is not a change I want to make, but know it must be done and will make the best of it. So those are the changes taking place in our home.

Seaworld Fun!

We went to Seaworld with some friends today. Thought it was going to be a cold one, so we were a bit overdressed as the sun popped out and turned up the heat a bit, but we still managed to have some fun. Nathan enjoyed riding the rides in the bay of play with his buddy Braydon and his parents, while I stayed back and watched Braydon's baby brother Isaac. We looked at the aquariums with Sydney and Nathaniel and pet the sea stars and star fish in the tide pools. Nathan could seriously stay at the Bay of Play all day long. We had pictures with Elmo, Zoe, Burt and Ernie from Sesame street and then ended our day with a look at the penguins. We didn't even see Shamu today. Oh well, it was still a great time with our friends.

Loving the Water

Nathan went through a phase starting in the fall where he really hated the water. He would scream the entire 30 minutes of swimming lessons. We switched to a new place where the water is significantly warmer, as we thought that might be the cause of his resistance. It took a few lessons and then he really started to come around. He has now been there almost 6 months and he is back to enjoying being the pool. The best part is he is now able to go in with either of us, where before he wouldn't go near the water if mommy wasn't with him. We can't wait for the day when he can go in the water without us!

Memorial Day Weekend

Nathan and I were well taken care of this weekend. Our friends made sure that we were never lonely or bored since Daddy is away right now. We started with a playdate with our friends Meg and Tobin on Saturday morning. After nap we went to Aki, Laura and Kory's for a BBQ and swim. Nathan and Kory had a blast running around and rolling in the grass. Sunday we spent the morning at home watching Thomas and playing, then went to my friend Kristin's grad school graduation party and hung out with other work friends. Today Nathan and I went to the zoo to see the new Elephant Odyssey elephant exhibit and walked around and rode the train. Then after a nice long (score) nap, we were invited to join Danielle and Craig and some of their friends for an afternoon at the splash park and BBQing. Nathan was in heaven running around at the water park and playing on the playground. He was even more stoked to find out that Tracy's girls had a train table and tons of Thomas and Friends in their playroom. Thank you so much to all of our wonderful friends who took care to see that we were never bored while Brian was gone.

Parent's New Dog

Julie put this picture together of Mom and original "Penny" as well as the new "Penny"they just got.

Classic!

Mother's Day Weekend in San Simeon

We spent Mother's Day weekend up on the central coast with my family to celebrate my parent's 35th wedding anniversary at their favorite spot (San Simeon). We stayed at a water front resort with incredible views from our hotel window. It was a relaxing weekend that included playing on the beach, swimming, hiking, a relaxing massage and nightly gatherings around the hotel's beachfront firepits. Definitely a relaxing way to spend Mother's Day. Despite horrible traffic, we managed to get back to San Diego in time for Dinner with Brian's side of the family. Unfortunately bot Brian and I were feeling under the weather, so we weren't much for company that evening.