Successful Introduction to Swimming

Well, we prepared for a week for this moment. We bought swimmers as well as swimming trunks and sunscreen. We just knew Little Man would be ready for the pool. Well, as you can see above, MP2 was not too enthused with the pool at first. You see, he hates more than anything else to have a wet diaper. I guess that the pool = one giant wet diaper.

Once we got through the initial shock and the cries (as well as the checks from CPS), we decided to try again. It was about 128 degrees outside, so we thought the cool pool would be a good idea for Little Man. After some coaxing and some bargaining (yes, bargaining with a three-month-old), Little Man finally did enjoy the pool.

We anticipate many more trips to the pool over the Summer. Hopefully Little Man will remember that he actually likes it. :)

Two Days Alone with Dad

Note the date on the photograph - I am posting this to announce to the world that MP2 and I made it through two days at home alone together. I volunteered to take care of him for a couple of days while his babysitter went out of town. The biggest lesson? Apparently, people out there in Facebook land will jump all over you if you say you are babysitting your own child. Now I understand. I can sit next to my baby all day long, but it is not called babysitting. Fine I get it!

Seriously, we had a great couple of days. I learned that MP2 wants to sleep on my chest and not allow me to move for two hours - it is a good thing. We played and we slept. I cleaned the house and he filled up his diapers. It was actually pretty exhausting.

We both lived to tell the tale, and we will do it again.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mom 2010