Going swimmingly

Things here are going rather well, with a few minor exceptions; the kids have decided that they shouldn't really attempt to sleep until at least 10:30 or 11:00 at night AND H has decided that he no longer requires naps. Put this together with swimming lessons that begin at 9 a.m. and it all makes for one sleepy Mommy. That said, we did make it on time both days this week (so far) and after each day's lesson, we've gone and spent some fun time with the kids.

Yesterday, we went to a local park downtown and the kids played on the playground and made friends with others their ages, followed by a trip to Jantzen Beach Center (or whatever is called these days) for a ride on the carousel. We also got to see the Budweiser Clydesdales, who are in the parking lot on display. They have them in little stalls (well, the stalls are very little for such big animals) and their names are listed above each one, so H had a good time trying to learn and remember each name.

Today, we made a trip across the river to the Children's Museum that is up by the Zoo. Since we have a pass to our local museum, it was a free entry, and therefore, we only had to pay gas to get there and back, which was handy. It is right next to the Zoo, and I think we'll definitely have to make another trip that way on a nicer day to hit the Zoo and go on the Zoo Train. In the meantime, there is a pretty neat water works exhibit that the kids really enjoyed, and K LOVED the music room, while H was really upset being asked to leave the Dinosaurs and the digger room (fake rocks and stones with all kinds of shovels and trucks and conveyor belts.

Two more days of swimming lessons this week - hopefully Mommy makes it through!