Swimming lessons

We signed Evan up for Mommy & Me swim lessons at the Mustang Rec Center. He had a complete blast, and still talks about "swim lessons." He was very brave--he'd put his face in the water and blow bubbles, float on his back and belly, and kick while holding onto an inflatable without my help, but jumping off the wall into the pool was his delight. He showed absolutely no fear (much to my dismay--a little healthy fear is a good thing with water!) and never wanted to hold my hands--just to do "really, really big jumps" off the side. We ended every lesson with the frog slide, which was a big hit with Evan as well. It was a lot of fun, and a nice way to combat the ridiculous heat we've been "enjoying."






And after putting it off for way too long due to a total lack of desire to get it done (by the mama), I started potty training Evan last week. He's doing great. No accidents for the past couple of days. I wasn't brave enough to let him try during church since John and I are both pretty busy, but when I got him home, his diaper was dry and clean! Hooray! He's only been wet one night (most nights he wakes up and yells for me when he needs to go) and has stayed dry during naps as well. Our big issue is getting him to poop in the potty. He has done it before, but refuses to do it lately, and holds it till night when he gets a diaper back on. So that's been an issue. Any suggestions from you seasoned parents out there? I'm excited about his progress. He's really doing great. Love the kiddo! And I can't wait to meet his little brother!

4th weekend and 20 weeks

John took Friday off, so we've had a nice long weekend so far. We started it by heading to Chuck E. Cheese with the Grafes. Evan loves that place. (John too!) We had a great time playing games. Evan even made a few goals at air hockey! So cute. Then Saturday morning John and Evan headed off to the Science Museum--also a favorite--while I ironed costumes for the upcoming youth conference pageant. Then John and Evan did some yard work together using Evan's new lawnmower. They had a great time.

Tonight we had the missionaries for dinner, and after a brief FHE with them, we went to celebrate the 4th with some friends. I totally forgot my camera and my phone too. Boo.

All in all, it's been a wonderful weekend. We loved having John home with us.

Here's a 20 week pic. I looked back at when I was pregnant with Evan, and I was smaller at 24 weeks than I am now! So fun.


Happy Fourth of July everyone!