Summer! Finally!

Today, Robert (with help from Daddy) went through all of his toys and picked out everything that was a "baby toy" to give to Baby Claire. As a reward for his generosity, we took him to Toys R Us and told him he could pick one toy. Robert chose a pool. Since it was hot out (and finally not raining!!), we set it up after lunch. Robert was thrilled.

(Please disregard the baby doll floating face down in the background of the pics. I know. It gives me the creeps, too.)


"Swimming":Dancing:
Bending:
Yelling at his toys, "You not go near the hose!"
Here he is reprimanding "Fisherman Pete" for going near the hose.
"Take a picture of me for Regular Grandma!"
When Claire woke up from her nap, we brought her out to try the pool. Robert explained the rules to her: "No splashing water, and always have a grown up with you."

We dipped he toe in, and found out quickly that she was NOT A FAN.
I took this picture to prove that she can cry.
So Daddy went in with Robert instead.
Mommy and Claire just watched.
I guess this is an ankle-deep version of water polo?
Photo courtesy of Robert:
Claire was much happier sunbathing on a towel. Just like Mama.

Getting Ready For Bed

Bed time after a busy Saturday. Robert took his bath first...


...while Claire lounged in her bathrobe and slippers waiting her turn.
Robert put on his jammies, and buttoned them up all by himself. (Yes, it is May and those are Santa jammies. Just try to pry them away from Robert. I dare you.)Robert helped Mommy give Claire her bath.


Then Daddy started reading Claire a book.




"Daddy, I want to read it to Baby Claire!"
"Goodnight, little cow sitting on the moon. Goodnight, mouse."
"Goodnight, oatmeal. Goodnight, mouse.""Goodnight, three bears sitting on chairs. Goodnight, mouse."

"Goodnight, mouse."


"Goodnight, balloon. Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, mouse."
"Goodnight, stars..."
"Look! The mouse! Goodnight, mouse."
Peanut hates us and wants us all to go away and leave him alone.

Planting Flowers With Mommy

Robert has been helping Mommy get her flowers planted for the spring. He is such a good helper!





He checks on everything he has helped plant every day when he gets home form school and again before bed.