Day 2 with Dylan

I was pleasantly awaken this morning to lullaby music.  Dylan had turned on his crib music machine and was quietly listening to the music and watching the animals.  A great start to the day. During the day, twice during changings, he mentioned having to go potty and then actually went pee in the potty!

Grandma was awake too and came downstairs to begin early morning reading time.   We had Bucky pancakes and sausage for breakfast.  Played trucks and a bit of tennis before Grandpa and Dylan went the long way to the park with Dylan riding his trike the whole way!  Joy had a chance to water the plants, still so hot and dry.  Next, we thought it would be a good time to go feed the goats.  We took a bag of carrots for the goats, and water for us.  We had to deploy several distraction tactics to feed the little ones.  The bigger more aggressive goats try to hog all the carrots and will smash their heads and horns into those in their way!  We swung on the wooden swing, checked out all the bridges and even the front sign and employee entrance at Endres Manufacturing.

We played soccer with a Dylan-sized goal and soft soccer ball.   Dylan can kick very well, however he wasn't understanding that the goal didn't need to be knocked over each time he picked up the ball, I blame his exposure to hockey on that :-)   Inside we played more tennis, trucks, and Dylan rode his trike throughout the in-house circuit (the circle that includes the kitchen entry, "play room", dining room, and then out to the Family room for a sharp u-turn and then back again).

Lunch went pretty good, he seemed to love the Mac and Cheese!  Then of course came naptime, being at home is better than being stuck in the car.  Dylan slept well in his cot near his tent with Grandpa on the sofa and Grandma laying close by.  We, Dylan and I were out pretty quickly!   Joy just had to capture the moment!  I was able to run a couple of quick errands while Dylan was napping and even managed to assume our napping position so when Dylan woke up we were all in our pre-nap locations.

 After our 2 hour nap we started to get ready to tryout the pool at Prairie Athletic.  We had a blast, jumping off the sides of the pool, playing with the water spouts, playing water basketball with a punchball balloon, trying out the big water slide with Grandpa a couple of times, and the best of the best the whale slide!  Dylan must have went through that slide at least 40 times.  He started out slow, adjusting to the situation, the water temperature, the people, etc...  but came on strong and had a wonderful time.  Dylan was starving poolside and had a bowl of Rice Chex devoured in a few minutes and sucked up his veggie pack in a few short minutes.   What a great time, we'll be back to try that again!

Back from the pool we made Tacos. Dylan got interested in the Cars DVD,  that allowed us both  a chance to take turns for a  shower.  We play a chase game that ended up with tickling Dylan and Grandma in the tent.  Dylan peed for the second time today in the potty.  We took a bath, and went downstairs to read stories and watch Little Mermaid in preparation for bedtime.  Bedtime went well with stories and massage.  Night, night!