Bookinis & Board Shorts

It has been WARM! So, I packed up and took the kids swimming at the gym this afternoon. They were crazy excited and would NOT sit still for a picture. I BEGGED, NO LUCK....

(L to R)

Russ, Libby, Molly & Ally

Check out those muscles.. I mean HUGE floaties!

This year I went with "bookinis" (Molly's pronunciation) for the girls, thinking it would make quadruple bathroom trips WAY faster. Let me tell you.... I WAS RIGHT!!! Russ is super proud of his spider man shorts too.

And.. BREAK!

The second I said "GO," our kids were in water. They start "official" swim lessons next month and can't wait. Being a swimmer myself, I have been working with them since they were babies. They take to the water like fish to the sea. I'm so proud!!! This was their first dip in the pool of 2010 and they were diving in, kicking their legs, stroking their arms, and holding their breaths like little pros.

Little Libby

Ally Boo Boo

Russell Man

Molly Lou

Just like last year - we're lathering up early and often....

We buy this stuff in bulk at Costco!

It's so fun to watch them play together. Their personalities shine in everything they do. Libby is a miniature DARE DEVIL! Molly is WAY mature and leads the pack. Ally is the care giver and WORRIES about everyone at all times. Russ....well, Russ just goes with flow and stirs up the pot as often as he can... little turd! ;)

Our 4 little ducks

(L to R)

in reverse birth order..

Libby, Molly, Ally & Russ

Mo Mo

The Dude

(L to R)

Ally, Libby, Molly, Russ

Miss Molly

Sweet Ally

Russ was the last one in the water today and the last one out. When I gave them the "5 minutes," warning he cried, "NO, I WANT TO STAY HERE FOREVER AND EVER!" I laughed and said, "FOREVER AND EVER?" "Yes," he said, "FOREVER AND EVER." Then I laughed and said, "Dude your a prune, look at your hands!"

"Touche."

"Don't bother me, I'm sun bathing."

-Russ

"Life just does not get better than this."

-Libby

The girls were a bit easier to get going- with promises of returning soon. As we headed to the car, the kids skipping and laughing, Molly said, "Oh mommy, your the best mommy, thank you for letting us swim at the gym." I responded, "You are sooooo welcome & your THE BEST Mo Mo in the world." She hugged me and jumped in the car. Smart little booty kisser ;).

With weather in the high 80's/low 90's it's been amazing. BUT, it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow. You know what they say, "April showers bring May flowers!" All I know is I'm going to enjoying every moment with them before I hit the OR.

Have a great week everyone!

PS: For all you bargain shoppers out there, I got all 4 swim suits at Kmart 40% off this week. The arm floaties are from Toys R Us and were only $2.94 a set in their clearance section. Anywho, thought I'd share my great shopping finds. ;)