Schooooool's Out for Summer

Just had to note what a gorgeous day it was today. The boys and I had a great morning downtown, briefly checking out Bode's end-of-the-year preschool program. We were late so Bode didn't participate. However, it sounds like his class didn't really have much of a part anyway. And I doubt he would have willingly gone up on stage. I did want him to be there though to see the older preschoolers do their thing so he could see that's what kids do...

Then we traipsed off with Kristen, Kate and Jack to Poor Richard's for lunch and play and had a grand old time. It's truly amazing to me how well our kids get along. How much they like each other. Such a good thing.

Kristen is getting in the habit of throwing her kids in the bike trailer and taking off and I'm totally envious. I might have to get mine out, dust it off and find places to go because it is a great way to get around. I really miss it. Keegen's old enough now, too, so that's no longer a problem. We wanted to do more active, outdoors stuff when we moved here and we're doing less. I make excuses that we're in too remote a location but I just need to get a new attitude.

It was a seriously beautiful day. Bode helped me before we left this morning by mulching my newly planted plants, one little beach shovelful at a time. That child and dirt, I swear. But so cute and helpful when he wants to be!

I tried to get a picture of me with both boys but Bode wouldn't cooperate. He now thinks it's hysterical to run in circles like a madman whenever I want him to do something like that. I'm happy with the shot we got (B looks a wee bit goofy), but when I tried to pull Keegen into the mix, Bode was off like a shot.