Summer Days!

Today we spent time playing cars while waiting for dad to get home from his long run. Afterwards we headed out to play at the park, then out to run errands before coming in for a nap. John is trying to gather up 4th of July flags and banners to decorate the boat for our 1st entry into the Lake Whatcom boat parade. After Thomas woke up from his nap, we headed outside to bask in the hot sun, lounging around while Thomas mowed the grass and played in the hot water bucket. It is so amazing just to sit around and watch him play, and I'm thrilled that these days are so much more relaxed and I can actually sit down and enjoy the sun without chasing him all over the place. He is still constantly in motion, but is more focused on an activity and I can sit and enjoy the time with him without being all wild. Tonight we went for a boat ride together, just enjoying the sunshine and the heat. Thomas sit in the back with his hair blowing in the wind, and is quite content just to look around. The other night we went for our first wakeboarding ride and he watched us both. It won't be long before he's out there with us and may prove to be a quick study on the skis, as he was already riding the kid skis on the lawn and in the water by the beach when we got back.