Swimming Lessons

Today Maggie Grace had her first swimming lesson. Yesterday was Ben's birthday and Maggie Grace gave him 6 Baby and Me swimming lessons. This would be a chance for daddy and daughter to get to spend some real quality time bonding. I had been so excited all morning for the both of them, finally it was 11:30, time to go to the pool. Ben and Maggie Grace went in his car and I went in mine, so I could complete some paperwork and help him get her situated if he needed it. In all honesty, I was hoping he would ask if I wanted to stay and watch, and he did, YEAH! She was by far the youngest of maybe four other children. The first thing they did when they got in the pool was float around using a noodle. She was content but unsure. Then the parents and children got in a circle and sang a welcome song. About ten minutes had passed and I decided I better leave and let them do their thing without mommy watching. Ben and Maggie Grace finally got home around 12:30, MG was sound to sleep in the car, it was only a three minute ride home, but she was out. Ben said she had a ball. Just like gym class she was a lot more interested in what everyone else was doing. He said she put her head under the water and was okay with it. She let the instructor hold her without a problem. In fact, Ben said they played a game, after the count of three the instructor would pass MG to him under the water. I can't wait for next weeks lesson!

A Wonderful Week

We had loads of fun this week! The best part about the week was Ben was home for pretty much the entire week. Sunday, Maggie Grace graduated to the crawler/toddler room at church. From what the nursery staff told me she had no trouble fitting in. Our next big day was Wednesday, Maggie Grace went to the Little Gym for some play time. It started out with Ben and Maggie Grace along with five other babies and their moms. I was watching them from another room, I didn't want to be in view because this was daddy/daughter bonding time. I could tell from my spying post that they were going around in a circle introducing themselves and then they played along with a song. Next, everyone moved over to the balance beam. Maggie Grace was enjoying things and then all of a sudden, I don't know what happened, but she wasn't having fun. There weren't any tears involved but nonetheless Ben tagged me and it was my turn. I would have to say her favorite part was all the other children. She absolutely loved watching them. I was afraid to totally let her go because she was the only child who could crawl. I could just see her racing over to another child and taking them down with a big wet kiss. Thursday night I went out to Mom's Night Out with my mom's group and Ben got to put Maggie Grace to bed. He said she was an angel and went down without a problem. Friday, Maggie Grace and I hopped into the car and headed to Charlotte for the weekend. We arrived around six o'clock so she didn't get to visit much before she had to go off to bed, however, we more than made up for it on Saturday. We started the day off kind of slow. Around noon we headed out to get a bite to eat. We went to a really neat soda shop for sandwiches. After lunch Susan and I looked in a couple of shops while my dad pushed Maggie Grace around in her stroller. After a little shopping we were off to check a cute little house my sister is thinking about buying in an adorable neighborhood. Then we were off to the park. We had a great time, it was such a beautiful day outside. We walked around for a bit and then Maggie Grace got to swing some. Finally, it was time to head home. Sunday, Maggie Grace and I went with my dad to meet some of his friends. One of whom has a cute little girl who was enamored with Maggie Grace. After visiting for a while we headed back to my dad's to pack up and head home.

What a wonderful week!