A week of firsts

Well, Nick went back to work on Monday. The boys handled it a little too well. We went out to visit him for lunch. The boys were able to see Nick's office and try out the haz mat gear.

Sintayehu with the mask on.

Tuesday was a relaxing day. We stayed in our pajamas for a while and then went to the park to ride bikes and scooters. Dawit love riding around. Sintayehu on the other hand said too much exercise after about 10 minutes of riding his scooter on the basketball court. I feel bad for him. I think, since he is almost 11 years old and trying all of the physical stuff for the first time, it is much harder for him. His brother seems to be going in circles around him and then he gives up. Poor Guy.

Then on Wednesday, we met Grandma Kathy in Menifee to paint ceramics. The boys whined the whole way, saying they didn't want to paint. I can't figure this out. They have never done something and have many preconceived notions about the fun level. And they complain the whole time. Well once we got there, they were excited and had a very fun time painting their banks.

It was warm on Wednesday so the boys ran around in the sprinklers. After a few minutes, they wanted to use their new snorkeling gear. So they ran around the yard with a snorkel and mask looking so goofy. I loved it.

And Thursday they went swimming for the first time ever. Grandma's pool is all of 60 degrees. IT was COLD!!! I got in like a good mom and froze my booty off. They had so much fun.

Friday, we took them fishing for the first time. They were very distracted and there was nothing biting. But they looked pretty cute. And there was a giant playground and bike trail; so they had a blast.

And today, we took them to the movie theater. We went to the $2.00 theater. Our whole family cost a whopping $8.00 to see Alvin and the Chipmunks: the sqeakwall. It was really funny to watch their reactions to the movie. Dawit loved the music. He was bouncing his head and feet to the beat; which relieved me because I was worried about their rhythm :) And Sintayehu laughed so hard throughout the whole thing. Quite a week we had.

Looking forward to a play date with a friend of Sintayehu. As God would plan it, there is another boy from the HOH that lives near us. He has been asking since we told him and showed him their family's blog. So, we are going to their house tomorrow. And the boys are very excited.