Long Weekend Fun!

We had a great long weekend, a blend of work around the house/yard and lots of fun. Don was very busy sanding and staining our dock. He got two sections finished – only four left to go… it looks fantastic, and it was great to have somewhere to sit on Sunday and Monday – but wow, what a lot of work.

Summer had her dancing class on Saturday. Only one more lesson until they go on the big stage at the Capitol Centre. She is excited about the performance and I even saw her at home, practicing her routine. Talk about funny and cute!

Sunday was cooler than expected. Our friends the Shunk’s came out to spend the afternoon and dinner with us. Their girls are 7 and 9 and adore Summer… in fact, we hardly saw the three of them for most of the visit! Summer had a blast. Unfortunately our seadoo would not start, so waterskiing was out… and now it is going into the shop. We didn’t run it last summer so who knows what is wrong with it. I think by the time the Shunk’s left, Summer had all of her toys out on the deck. Apparently, she was ‘moving out’.

The most amazing day for weather was Monday. Hot, hot hot! Summer’s friend Kassie and her parents came out to visit for the afternoon and supper. We did a few boat rides and pulled the tube for a bit too. Of course neither of the kids would get in… Even after the parents set the example.

It was fascintating to watch two 3.5 year olds ‘get along’. As the day wore on and they got a little tired, Summer got less easy going about having a friend on her turf. There was the odd melt down, a couple time-outs, but when all was said and done, at the end of the visit Summer said she didn’t want Kassie to leave. It was great sharing practice, for both of them, since they are both ‘only children’. Even though they see each other regularly at daycare, it is different when you have to share your space, toys, attention, food, etc all in your own home. On the whole, they were very well behaved and enjoyed the day. Summer should get lots of practice over the next few months.