I know I never keep up with this blog but gosh I wish I had. When I go back to read the other entries it triggers my memory and transports me back to that time. To be honest, I am busy having the best time of my life with both of you. It's summertime and we are filling it with fantastic memories.
We started off the first week of summer with two trips to Disneyland. It was the first time I took the both of you without Daddy. We did meet Lynnette and Hailee there, too. It went better than expected. Nathan, I thought you would be running wild, me trying to catch you. But you stayed right with us. The only thing you hated was waiting in line. It is impossible to explain to an almost 2 year old that we have to WAIT! You cried. You pulled my hand begging me to COME. But once you were on the rides, you were as happy as can be. Your favorite ride (both of you) was the Little Mermaid Carrousel. We rode it 6 times! Yes, SIX TIMES!!!! Nothing like moderation.
Natalie, you and Hailee Bop only see each other a few times a year (gosh we need to change that) but the moment you see each other it is like no time has passed by. You are the best of friends. It is so cute to see you guys, now at age five, having real conversations, ones that don't include your mommies. You both are getting so grown up. It makes me sad. Netty and I used to bring you to Disneyland when you were tiny toddlers. Now just look at you two.
This last week, a bunch of us went to the beach. Natalie, you LOVE it. You frolic and giggle in the waves, dig sand castles, and bury you brown berry legs. It is such a delight to watch such happiness! Now Nathan, you HATE the beach. Sand is your mortal enemy. If you touch it, you scream. If it gets on you, you scream. If it...well, you get the picture. I tried to take you down to the water. A tiny wave came and crashed against your legs and you screamed (very high pitch. I don't want to say it sounded girly......but.......it did). We tried it for a few minutes until you took my hand and led me back to the beach blanket. You spent the rest of the time on my lap in a chair. Every so often you would say, "HOME!" You were done with the beach. So we went home and had a pool day. You are definitely a pool boy.
Natalie, you are an expert swimmer. Never before have I seen a five year old swim so well. You spend most of the time under water like a gorgeous mermaid. You can dive for toys all the way to the bottom of the deep end. It is so cool to watch you. The other day I told you I was sad that you didn't really need me to help you in the pool anymore and you came back with, "Well, I still need you to cook my food." It was hilarious! I guess I am still needed for something. What's going to happen when you can cook your own food?
Nathan, you are a wild man in the water. You THINK you can swim and you are almost there but not quite. You jump in from the side, belly flop right into the water (whether anyone is there to catch you or not). It is a crazy sight. You have no fear. The other day you were holding Daddy's hand and jumping into the water side by side. Then you would come up with a great big smile on your face. Today Natalie and I took you in the pool. You two were floating and kicking along with your water noodle in the deep end. All of a sudden you just decided you didn't need that noodle anymore and threw yourself off it. You went under, kicked a bit (not panicked at all) and I grabbed you to bring you to the top. There you were with a big old grin, proud as could be. Oh boy, you are going to give me a heart attack one of these days.
Natalie, you started tumbling class last week at The Little Gym. I have been having a hard time getting you to WANT to do any organized activities. So when I suggested this, and you said you would try, I signed you up right away. The first class was a success. When you walked in and met the instructor, you immediately bonded over your love of Harry Potter. It was so fun to watch you in class. I know I am your mom, but seriously you were the best one in there. When you came out you had a huge grin on your face. So adorable! You can't wait til tomorrow's class.
I am sure that I am missing a bunch of fun things we have done. Summer is half over and I am already stressing. I just love being home with you two and watching all the fun things that you do and learn. I just love you both so much (to the moon and back and then farther).
Love,
Mom
