Becca (picture to come...she's still sleeping) and Parker got back from their week in Salt Lake City yesterday. They had a great time, but this momma was ready for them to come home. Parker is my little buddy throughout the day and really works to keep the dialogue moving. So in his absence....
....crickets chirping....
There was a lot of quiet, which was kind of nice but mostly boring.
This morning he's already asked me to do 15 things...so we are BACK TO NORMAL. Which is fine by me. Great even.
Over the past two months we've managed to keep a big secret from Parker. Mostly, I didn't want to get him too excited lest we decide against his heart's desire. I wanted to make a logical, grown-up decision not influenced by big brown puppy eyes. But really, those puppy eyes are imprinted on my heart. Along with all of my girlies. And while he was gone...we finally saw some action. He came home to this:
Let me just interject here that Parker loves to swim. He asks for a pool several times a week...both in cold weather and in hot. I'm not sure if you know this but ALL of his friends have pools. So, I was thinking this suprise would blow his ever-lovin' 10-year-old mind. I'm thinking shrieking. Manic giggling. Possibly crying.
Hmmmm. It ended up being more like a big smile and a few exclamations of cool.
I'll take it...but I would have appreciated the shrieking.
A pool.....how nice for your family. Great for lounging, sunning, swimming alone and as a family, and especially nice for parties. No need to plan activities....burgers on the grill, a few chips and drinks and you are good to go. What lovely parents you are!
Posted by: rebecca ellis | July 23, 2011 at 04:06 PM