Our Adventures

Okay, maybe the title does push the boundaries of the limits of exaggeration. Adventure might be a big word, but when put in context, it might fit for the uninitiated. So, I’ll use it. Since joining the local scout group last fall(after waiting a year and a half due to Continue Reading

We have a new swimmer in the house who still has a bit of apprehension about going to his swimming lessons. So much so that he refuses to go, but with a little encouragement, he makes his way to the car, and begrudgingly gets in. Today, the same thing happened. Continue Reading

Matisse came home from another successful day of swimming. He was tired when we asked him if he wanted to go for a walk. It was only 7PM. He wanted to go to bed! So he did. Alvin mom and dad went for a good walk down to the park Continue Reading

Every parent is biased in their view of things. I’ll admit it from the start. Would you? 😉 Alvin is a little boy who loves to praise swimming and all the good things that he will do in the water, but when it is time to go for his lesson, Continue Reading

On our weekly trek to the YMCA for swimming lessons, I was able to see something that was kind of cool. Matisse was at his class as usual, and i was reading the news and my book. I’d look over every so often and Matisse was learning his Dolphin level Continue Reading

The day had come. The bikes were fixed. We made a last trip to the bike shop to get the missing piece for the brakes. Every one was happy on the way home. Their bikes were ready to go, even though we have to walk home(Dad had no bike !). Continue Reading

When the Matissse decides to go off biking with his friends and Alvins bike is out of commission, Alvin, is unhappy. He really wants to go out on the road with Matisse and all the friends. No go. Alvin is mad, sad and frustrated all wrapped into one. After Matisse Continue Reading

Matisse and Alvin want to ride their bikes! All kids love riding bikes(even big kids!). That new found freedom to travel faster that the wind. Well, when the bike is not working, that puts a damper on those springtime dreams. After buying the derailleur and fixing the little piece that Continue Reading

Let’s be honest, who likes spring cleaning? The leftovers from the winters play ground. People tend to drop things and they end up on the ground, no to be seen until the thaw and melting of the spring. Well, we decided to do a little more cleaning of the yard Continue Reading

The joys of water are always underestimated by adults. Kids, for some strange reason, can find hours of fun in the water. Jumping in puddles, running in the rain, and running trough a sprinkler. Well, Matisse is well on his way to becoming an olympic swimmer(He jumped from the Walrus Continue Reading