A long weekend

Myla's wonderful babysitter took a well deserved vacation this week to Chicago. For the first part of the week, Myla got to spend some time with her Grandfather Witulski. But why should he get to have all the fun? So, I took off Friday and Monday to have some fun of our own.

Friday, Myla and I went to gymnastics and had a ball. She knew just what to do and had lots of kids to watch. She laughed and ran! Then, we were able to go pick up a small climber from our cousins while they wait for their next little climber to come. Its the perfect size for Myla, and it has a door, which she loves to open and close. Up one platform is a little slide that she sits and thinks on for a bit (you know, solve the problems of the world) and then whoosh! She thinks its great. And when she stands on that platform, she can watch the dog chase squirrels which is also pretty great. Also on Friday, my mom, sister and I gave Myla the proper introduction to shopping - factory stores! They were having some really good sales and I think all four girls came home with at least three outfits.

Today, Johnny and I broke out the bike and trailer and rode over to Aimee's house for some swimming. Myla did pretty well in it, only leaning over 3/4 of the time the way there, until we got smart and put our towels next to her to help prop her up. We took her further into the pool and played some little games with her to keep her from wanting to get out, and for the most part it worked. She had so much fun that she napped the entire trip back, paying no mind to her parents huffing and puffing up the hills.

One more long weekend coming up - this one with her first real fireworks and a concert to celebrate. She is so happy, just learning and walking her parents through the house - even though we've seen it and she can do it herself. Don't say it too loud, but I love these times.