It is such a huge blessing to have family close by (even though we don't see them as often as we'd like). Truth be told, it's one of the big reasons keeping us in the area. Our kids are loving getting to see their grandparents often and really get to know them.
Today, my dad came in to check out Hamilton's swim lessons. He was able to join us for lunch and stay until about 20 minutes before they crashed. I loved having all the help (and don't take it for granted). And all Hamilton and Veronica could say as he was leaving was, "I want to go with Oompah...I want to go to Oompah's house." We're still working on the be-thankful-for-what-you've-had, but really, it's so sweet that they love him so much.
During this visit, we were between cameras--between one being left at church Wednesday night and a new one arriving the next day--so thankfully Oompah took some photos!
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| The older two know that when Oompah arrives, there's usually a yummy treat involved (and thanks to him they can spot a Dunkin Donuts sign with no problem). |
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| Watermelon is also an Oompah treat! |
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| And Mac n Cheese! Check out the cool solar system swim trunks. |
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| We just got two photos from the pool before being told we that there were no cameras allowed. Oops! |
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| Even though Veronica's not in lessons, they allow her to stay on the zero-depth end of the pool with me while Hamilton's off learning to listen for fish. She can't wait to be part of all the action! |
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| Here is the beginning of the sequence on what Caroline's up to. She's up... |
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| and rocking... |
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and stretching...
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| but after all the show, it's the army "crawl"when there's something worth getting to. |
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| After all of that moving earlier, Caroline needed a nap before getting in the water. |
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After swim lessons, Oompah came home with us to hang out more. Here he is reading Katy-No-Pocket. Hamilton loves, loves, LOVES being read to and really thinks the end of this story is hilarious. |
So there you have it...an afternoon with Oompah. And, for the record, all three children were asleep within 20 minutes of his departure (and truth be told, I wasn't far behind).
1 comment:
isn't it the greatest feeling to watch parents love on your kids? so precious and beautiful. i'm happy you have family close to enjoy on special (and unexpected!) occasions. and seriously, thank you oompah for wearing those little ones out so you could enjoy some nap time too!
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