Nothin' But Blue Skies

I've never been too partial to cold weather, so I was a little reluctant to move somewhere I knew it snowed. Native Coloradians (don't know if that is a word) continue to tell me winters are nice. I keep saying, "we'll see," but I do know one thing. I think I can handle whatever kind of winter the lovely state of Colorado can dish out if it means we can have summers like they have here. Most days have been sunny and blue skies, with a temp of 85. What a dream, after enduring heat that felt like a blow torch was blasting you everytime you braved opening the door and stepping outside in Wichita.

So needless to say, we've been enjoying the pool. It is a challenge to keep the kids properly sunscreened. Somehow I am not getting any sun and the kids who are lathered in lotion at multiple intervals, continue to crispen. Yes, Mom, I am actually getting in the water, so it's not that the kids have the advantage of the sun reflecting off the water. For all of you who didn't know me as a teenager, I use to float around on rafts to get a tan and feel cool, but not have to actually get wet and mess up my hair or makeup. That was also back in the days when I always had my nails painted and would try five or six outfits on before choosing what I was going to wear. I' ve now joined the ranks of fellow stay at home moms and find blow drying my hair a luxury. It's hard to rationalize makeup and a hair fixing ritual when I know I'm going to get water logged later that day.

Jaden is rolling over now and beginning to pick things up. He discovered the greatest most accessible toy known to a five month old...his feet. It's still second place to his personal favorite, the thumb. He's so talented, he can now suck his thumb regardless of the position he is lying in.

In other news, Trinity will be four in a week or so. I keep asking her if she would please stay three, but she insists that she must grow up. After the pool, however, she still needs her "3 year old" nap.

One last fun update. I got a job teaching dance at a studio here in town. It's a very good school and I am honored that God opened up the opportunity. I will be teaching a class or two in the fall. You can check out the school at www.balletsocietyofcoloradosprings.com