SH*T HAPPENS...

... all over the bedroom, down the stairs, and into the living room. Pee also happens. All over the basement floor. And, I think I'm taking some extreme liberty with the expression here, but coffee and strawberry jelly also happen. Think kitchen floor and, where else?... beige carpet. And this is all before noon. Throw in there a cake that needs to be made and the most major ingredient forgotten. If anyone needs me (and, I really hope no one does because I'm basically tapped out), I'll be huddled in a corner somewhere.

Dominic lost his 6th tooth on Sunday. The boys had their regular cleaning at the dentist this past week and Adrian did MUCH better than last time. He wouldn't give the hygienist the time of day or look her in the eye, but he did cooperate, hold still, and open his mouth for the cleaning and exam. Huge progress!

The other day we were grocery shopping and Dominic asked me how they get milk from cows. Before I could totally formulate my answer he said, "I know! From their gutters!"

We are still living up summer around here. We spend almost part of every day at the pool (looooove having a pool I can see from my front door!) and Dominic's swimming skills are getting better every time. He swam in the deep end the other day for a few short distances.

My boys are growing up!

Well, around here we are busy enjoying summer! We spend lots of time at the pool. Dominic's learning how to really swim this year and Adrian paddles around with his floaty vest and inner tube. Yesterday we enjoyed the 4th of July parade and Ian and Dominic went to the fireworks last night. (Adrian was out at 6 and I couldn't stay awake past 9:30 - are we lightweights or what?!) Dominic (and possibly Adrian) will be attending Vacation Bible School the week after next and the week after that Dominic goes to all day (9a-3p) summer camp. Follow that up with a trip to North Carolina and we should be plenty tired out just in time for Dominic to start all-day first grade on August 25.