swimming

Monday was a holiday here...the last slow, easy day before Dexter had to return to a full schedule at work.  We had talked about going to a golf club for swimming with some friends, but that didn't work out. It was a gorgeous day here, so we improvised, taking a basin out in the sun and throwing Kyalo's swim suit on him. He had a great time splashing around in the sun. I think we were outside for six hours straight!  I told you this boy loves to be outside!  Not a bad way to end the holiday frenzy.

This was Dexter's idea, actually, and such a good one!  Kyalo really enjoyed himself, and it was truly relaxing.  Observe:

If only we could get him to kick back and relax a little, huh?

The sun was out and very hot, so we needed to protect his baby skin.  We're good parents like that!

not exactly a beach umbrella, but it did the job

We even had lunch in the shade outside, too. I made a chickpea patty thing (which was tasty, but a little more labor intensive than I would have liked), which I think Kyalo liked.  He got into, anyway.

I'm never sure just how much he eats since it seems to end up all over his face, his hair, his body, and the ground.  At least he's being exposed to lots of new flavors and textures - that counts for something, right?

After lunch we lounged around, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and slow pace.  And Kyalo had lots of stories for me.

I love holidays!