Day 11: Goggles Make All the Difference

After the storm last night settled, it gave way to a quiet night and a beautiful Saturday.  It was about 85 degrees today with a few clouds in the sky.  We had another lazy morning, just hanging out.  "N" played with his cars, he and Kevin did some coloring, and then we got ready.  "N" reminded us that today we were going back to Sportsman's Warehouse (again) for goggles.  He likes to be under the water in the pool and also likes to be able to see where he is going.  So, goggles are the answer!  After lunch and a very amusing goggle fitting session, we were off the to the pool!

The goggles made all the difference!  Despite the fact that they seemed to be fogged up most of the time, he was having the best time!!  Back and forth, back and forth he went.  He didn't have his ball in the pool at first because there are two other dogs here right now, one of which tried to eat his soccer ball.  After a bit, though, they put the dogs inside so we were able to get the beach ball out.  Today, Kevin was tossing the ball from the side of the pool and "N" would jump in to catch it.  I'm sorry I can't post the pictures....they are so good!  Thursday :)  He also donned his floaties for a bit to swim in the deep end.  My favorite quote today was when "N" said as he tried to dive down in the water with his floaties on "I can't dive under with these things!".  Yes, dear, that's the point. :)  He would have stayed in the pool all day if it was up to him.  Unfortunately, one of the new dogs (who loves swimming in the pool also) was swimming by him and scratched him in the head, so we decided to call it quits for today.  It's only a surface scratch (thank you God!).  A little neosporin should do the trick.  He was bummed, but was back to his normal self by the time he was done rinsing off in the shower - singing and dancing.  It's amazing we haven't had more accidents!  He moonwalks in the shower and, with a tile floor, it gets very slippery.

Before dinner, the guys turned on the rugby game - South Africa vs. Scotland.  I made pasta per "N's" request this evening.  I added meat to the sauce to make it a little more interesting.  As usual, he loved it.  We need to prepare ourselves. :)  "N" can eat as much as me and he's 7!  After dinner, we finished watching the rugby game (even though I still don't understand how it works) and SA won 21-10!  Woo hoo!!

Keeping to our routine, we did school work after the match was finished, and then had another skype date.  I know he wouldn't admit it, but I think he was a little tired this evening.  We finished watching the last of Annie and he was off to bed.

We are hoping to head to New Creation for church again in the morning, although it will depend on whether we are parked in, which we presently are.  We'll be praying that the cars move out soon.  Being parked in (in my opinion) is a pretty lame reason to miss church!  I would imagine that tomorrow afternoon will be spent in the pool as long as the dog isn't around.  

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!  Thank you again for all your prayers and comments!

Kevin and Laura