Summer...Finally

Today is the second day in a row that we've actually had some sun and warm weather.  

Eli loves it.  

Jess loves it.  

I love it.

We have been waiting what seems like AGES to have nice weather to set up the pool and do some of those outdoor things that are always there to do.  OK, we could have done more of those outdoor things, but who wants to do that in the rain? Not me.  

This morning actually started with a quick trip to Urgent Care as Eli was complaining about an ear ache for the last   couple days.  Last night was exceptionally bad and he was actually crying when he woke up at midnight because of his ear hurting.  Upon inspection, Dr. B. said that he has an outer ear infection in his left ear and his right was a little swollen.  Nothing big but can cause some serious discomfort.  We asked what impact this might have on his swimming lessons this week and he said NONE!  Since there wasn't anything wrong with his inner ear or eardrum, he was good to go.  Other than the coldness of putting the drops in, he is his typical self.  Running, eating, playing, being our usual four-year-old.  

So....after clearing it was Dr. B., we let Eli set up his pool today since it is in the mid-eighties, but did tell him we didn't want him to get his head wet - just because.  

We took a break from the afternoon sun and made a trip to Home Depot.  Who would have EVER thought that would have been MY store of choice?  I know Mom, it's a miracle isn't it?!?!?  While we were there, we made the BEST $50 purchase yet.  We got a Black and Decker Hedge Trimmer.  Oh.  My.  Gosh.  AMAZING!  

I have HATED the bushes in our backyard for quite some time now.  They are were ugly, overgrown, and just plain awful to look at.  After spending 10 minutes on them myself, and Jess another 15-20 (while I type this), they look simply amazing.  I can't believe they're the same bushes!  Now comes the fun part and cleaning up all the branches and leaves that are all over the ground around them.  Still, what a difference already.  Now it's my turn to go back and finish 'sculpting.'    YAY!

Here is Jess playing with my new toy.