CJ Loves the Pool

The pool in our neighborhood is closing. For me, it’s always a sign that summer is over, the days are getting shorter and we didn’t do half as much as I had hoped. Oh well, we made it to a couple of county fairs, we went to Costa Rica, we hung out with friends – I guess I can’t complain.

Here’s a great photo of CJ jumping into the pool last weekend. With his Spiderman vest on, CJ is fearless. And check out the huge smile and perfectly balanced arms. When it comes to the water, CJ is definitely my son. I’m going to have to look into swimming lessons at community center or the local Y.

Water Fun at Summer Camp

This is the second week of CJ's summer camp. He's enjoyed summer camp. But then again, what's not to enjoy? The kids have been playing outside and creating art projects.

Yesterday was water fun day at summer camp. The kids were asked to come to school in their swimsuits and bring a change of clothes. CJ was so excited! He said that the sprinklers were on and there were three inflatable pools. The kids ran through the sprinklers (can you think of anything more fun on a hot, summer day?) and then jumped into the pools.

Summer camp has been good for CJ and us. Maki and I now realize how challenging it will be to have a kid in school every day, 9-12. It's the 12 part that is particularly challenging. Our nanny does not drive, so one of us has to pick him up every day. We have alarms on our phones, and the receptionist has been instructed to make sure, at all costs, that CJ gets picked up. CJ will be in school every day starting in September; let's hope we survive.