Birthdays and Swimming Pools

Tyson turned one on the 18th. I can't believe it. It's fun having an "older" child, but I miss my sweet little baby who would sleep all day long in my arms. We didn't have a big bash or anything. Just cake and icecream and some present opening. Honestly, Tyson was pretty overwhelmed the whole time and cried for most of it. I'm glad that we didn't have a million people over to have to hear him. We have also been going to swimming lessons with Kiki, Bronwyn, and Willy. Tyson loves to watch everybody splash around in the water. If I had my way, I would be in the water with them. Swimming is my absolutely most favorite thing. I would strap on my sturdy goggles (go ahead, make fun of me) and swim away. I really wish they would have had a swim team in SV when I was in High School. Pretty sad that the community doesn't have a pool actually. Something is wrong there..... We have also been swimming at the community pool here. It's a fun one. I've been working with Cubby and Kiki on underwater swimming. They don't like to go under really. They are getting better though. Last night, I finished the Harry Potter book. Couldn't stop myself. Thought the book was fantastic. Laughed? Check. Cried? Check. Screamed out in suspense? Check. I have throroughly enjoyed my Harry Potter experience. I feel just like Willy does, who said, "I just wish the books would keep coming forever and ever". Like Christmas morning, I suppose it is the anticipation that is best part of it all. I have also been helping Kiki and Cub make cute Swing Bags for themselves. We're averaging about an hour a bag. Not too shabby. No pictures today, so tune in again!