it was a gorgeous day, low 80s and low humidity, so we got our suits on after declan's nap for our first family outing to our neighborhood pool. he absolutely loved the water and it only took a few minutes before he started splashing just like he does in his baths! he splashes really hard and doesn't mind if his face gets all wet. i think that is a great sign that he'll love the water and trips to the pool just like me! i lived at the neighborhood pool all summer long growing up and was on the swim team too.
our neighbor had this little ladybug floaty baby raft... he loved it so we'll have to get one soon (perhaps in blue). it would work better in the big pool where his feet don't touch the bottom.
it was a wonderful day all around. we started by going out to breakfast and a walk at 9AM, then morning nap. then the pool trip and another long nap after we got home from the pool, i'm sure he was extra tired from the sun and splashing. tim and i worked in the garden and yard while he was sleeping. then we played on a blanket in the backyard in the shade for a bit.
for dinner we made a seasonal meal of bbq chicken on the grill, corn on the cob, potato salad and watermelon. it wasn't all idyllic as declan yelled and squirmed throughout the entire dinner and nothing could console him making it impossible to relax and eat but that is par for the course with a 7 month old. he was just worn out from his long, fun day and that's ok. :)
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