May 31, 2011

Keep your kids safe at the pool!



This was a really (scary!) but great article on the signs of drowning. It was completely new information to me and I am so glad I read it before spending the Summer at the pool! You can bet I will have all big kids, grandparents, etc. read this before hitting the pool with the kids. I love how much fun we have in the water but I admit the fear of drowning is always with me! The thought of losing a child in such a senseless way, doing something that was supposed to be fun.... it's just awful. Please read and share and have a fun and safe Summer!

http://mariovittone.com/2010/05/154/

May 28, 2011

Rain Rain GO AWAY!!

Mother Nature is a cruel bitch this year.  After a LONG cold winter that refused to die we thought Spring had come at last (just in time for SUMMER!). A few days of sunshine and weather in the 70's had us all wearing shorts and getting some much needed vitamin-D. Now we're on day 4 of unending rain, wind, and COLD! Maybe she has PMS. Can someone throw her some Midol and a chocolate bar so we can get this show on the road??!!

On the plus side, the fishing in the stream out back has been fantastic lately! The kids barely have to throw a worm out when they've got a fish on. It is so much fun to watch the whole family out there fishing after dinner (on a weeknight!) No planning, packing, and driving! And in case you caught that "watching"... yes, they fish while Mama reads. Ahhh, the good life!! :)

May 25, 2011

Let the countdown begin!!!

T-minus 9 days and counting until Summer Vacation!!! YAY!!!  The little boys are all signed up for swimming lessons, the neighborhood pool is open, the snow cone shack is open, we are ready freddy!! :)