The week of July 1st was kind of a big deal - it was my first week going the entire week in underwear at daycare! Although I've been doing strictly underwear at home on weekends for the last month this was my first full week & no accidents! So proud! In addition we spent lots of time painting red, white & blue items at daycare. As you can see below one day we made a flag and underneath my flag is a glitter splatter painting.
Both in Hudson's and my room we also talked a lot about stars & stripes as well as fireworks and other 4th of July / Independence Day traditions. Great way to gear up for our big holiday weekend! Here's stars by me:
and here's handprint stripes by Hudson:
On Monday, July 1st Hudson and I started swim lessons! Since we're in the same age bracket we actually took them together! Most of the week Hudson was with Mommy and we hired Bailey to assist me. On the 4th of July though Daddy came to class! Here's Daddy & his boys horsing around:
Here's Mommy & her boys, note looking into the sun not so good for pics!
Our family of 4 at the pool:
Of course Daddy helped me with my diving for sticks/rings by tossing me in!
No worries though he rescued me!
We had a great 4th of July as we spent the morning sleeping in, the Hansen's joined us for lunch and pool time at our house; then after swim lessons we went to their house for dinner & sparklers and fireworks! Hope you had an awesome 4th too!
On Friday, July 5th we woke up throughout the night to Hudson with a high 103 fever (*out of no where!) Mom and I took him to the doctor first thing in the morning and sure enough strep throat! Seriously! We got meds & a follow-up appointment with our ENT for the 9th but no worries as on the mend. After a long nap he was feeling much better but again, poor guy!
We were lucky as Daddy's best friend, Alan Meyer came all the way from San Francisco for a visit! The next morning all 5 of us headed south to IA where Hudson & I spent the weekend with Grandma / Grandpa Sergeant and Mom/Dad & Alan went to good friend Bret Pierce's wedding! First time we both stayed at Grandma & Grandpa's but we had a blast. I made a new golfing buddy in Grandpa Scott and we got to see lots of family while in Waterloo. Since DC is closed the week of the 8th Hudson & I stayed at Grandma & Grandpa's until Monday the 8th. In which Mom met us half way in Mason City for dinner & to take us home. We were all excited!
On May 9th Mom took the day off and we all went to Mankato for Hudson's follow-up ENT appointment. Strep throat seemed in the clear with meds and she said he healed nicely since surgery. At this point we hope a fluke thing and we'll just have to monitor it. While in town Hudson got a haircut (*you can see below) and was ready to roll once we got home. Good to see Hudson happy & playful again...here he is with his favorite buddy - Kato! His latest is saying, "Ruff Ruff" every time he sees a dog or any animal as to him all animals are dogs! We're working on the rest though!
Well since Hudson got sick we couldn't make our final swimming class & graduation on Fri., the 5th so Mom picked up our certificates for us. As my third year of swim lessons Dad/Mom say I'm an old pro but for Hudson's first year he did great. First day a little timid but by day 2 he was jumping off the side to Mommy, blowing bubbles and by day 3 doing great front & back floats with support. Can't wait til next year's lessons! Here's our "we passed" certificates!
Here's the back which lists off all the special skills we need to know:
Yesterday the 10th and today the 11th we got to spend our days with Grandma Judy! We had a blast playing around, visiting the shop & getting to see Grandpa, Daddy and all the neat equipment! It's going to be tough returning to daycare on Monday, the 15th after a one & a half weeks with family!
