5pm Swing Time

Over the summer, we had 5pm-ish swim time when Blake would get home from work.  With the pool now closed, I think we might be transitioning to a 5pm park time.  There's just something about that time of the day that beckons me outside.

Ellie on left, Caroline on right, and just to be thorough, Blake in the middle.  haha

We tried about a month ago to put the girls in the swing, but they were nervous and hated it.  This is where I see the biggest difference with them and other kids, and I always wonder if it's the preemie in them.  Even with crawling and moving around, they have always been wobbly and fall down a lot.  At 11 months old, though, they're becoming fearless and have learned to catch themselves and brace themselves with movement...i.e. the swings.  So, yesterday, we tried again with much better results.

Caroline

They LOVED it!

Ellie

They squealed with joy with every swing and sucked their thumbs the rest of the time.  There's something so exciting for Blake and I to be able to witness our babies having fun and constantly being able to do new things.

Ellie

...and discovering new things too for that matter.

Caroline

Caroline

Ellie on left, Caroline on right

We just look forward to the day when we can do this without swatting mosquitos and less sweating.  Oh well...September in Houston...what can I say?  "It is what it is," as Blake always says....so we're dealing with it.

Ellie