School's Out

Today was Mike's first day of summer break. And I was at a conference for much of the day. He and Miles had a great father-son day. He took Miles to a new kids playhouse in town - it is indoors and has several bouncy type houses, slides, etc. I have not been yet, this was Miles and Mike's first time there. Then they went to the park and zoo. And of course, they are both napping now!

Beach

Miles and I had a chance to hang out on the beach this morning. I had to go set up the paralegal assoc. table at the bar conference in OC, so we went early and played on the beach for a while. Miles loves the beach, and has been asking to go for a couple of weeks now. He had lots of fun digging in the sand, burying shells in the sand, and sitting/laying in holes in the beach.

Here he is laying in a hole he dug - with the sun in his eyes!

And if you look close at this next picture (or click on the picture and enlarge it), you will see a mouth full of sand, he thought it was a good idea to bend over and take a big bite out of the sand pile he made!

All in all though, a fun morning on the beach.

My little republican

Last night Miles decided to just sit next to me on the couch, no book, no toy, not asking questions or talking, just sit there next to me. So after a couple of minutes of trying to start up some two year old level talking, I asked him some more grown up questions.

Me: What do you think of the current gas situation?
Miles: no answer
Me: Do you think prices are too high or too low?
Miles: Too low
Me: Who do you want to be president, McCain or Obama?
Miles: Cain
Me: (chuckling) Hmph, so you are a republican?
Miles: (an emphatic) Yep!

Quiet week

This has turned out to be a fairly quiet week. Miles wanted to go to the park & zoo on Monday, Tuesday was storytime at the library and yesterday grocery shopping. Nothing new or exciting here this week. Today will be a quiet day around the house/neighborhood. And no plans for tomorrow. It is nice to have a routine sort of week and just enjoy spending time together. Next week will be a bit busier as I have 2 trips to OC for a conference. And then Mike is done with school for the summer. So I will enjoy the quiet while I have it.

Grandma's turn

Last evening we went strawberry picking again. This time it was a family trip, the weather was cool, the sun was behind clouds with a gentle breeze, it was a good time. Today Miles was talking about strawberry picking, and he remembered how last time we went, there was a girl there with her grandma and grandpa. I asked him if he liked going with both Mom and Dad. He said yes, then he said, "Now Grandma's turn." He then continued on to say "Mom go office, Dad go work with band, Miles and Grandma pick strawberries." And yes, that is a direct quote! No worries Grandpa, he said he wanted to see you, too!


I was able to get many more pictures this time.

Heading out to the fields with Dad
Looking for strawberries

Found a red one!


Hmm, should I put it in the bucket or eat it...

Duh, like there was ever a question!

And I'm off!

Jumping Rope

Here is Miles trying to jump rope. I am not sure where he has seen or learned about jumping rope, but this morning he picked up one of Mike's exercise bands and started trying to jump rope, all the while saying "jump." Once I got the camera, he had stopped, but he wanted to see a picture of himself jumping rope, so he obligingly 'jumped' some more. Then, part way through, he realized it was also fun just to wiggle the exercise band around.

Finally

I am finally feeling better. What a relief to be able to breath and think with an almost clear head! I went to bed after dinner last night, and pretty much slept through the night until my normal waking time. And boy did it feel good. Now maybe we can get out and do some family stuff together. Poor Mike and Miles, we tried to go out yesterday and do things, but I just couldn't keep up and I have to admit I was not in the best mood. All I wanted was to put my head down.