First Time in a Pool

      Today was Rylee's first time ever in a pool! Nonna gave Rylee a kiddie pool, and we blew it up and put it in Liz's yard for the kids to enjoy.

     Rylee was unsure of the water at first. She loves splashing around at bath time but this water was a bit cooler than her bath water and I think that threw her off a bit at first, but once she got used to it she was splishing and splashing to her heart's content! Kaden's Mimi was there to witness all the fun, and she helped Kaden get used to the water so he could enjoy the pool, too.

     Rylee and Kaden were so funny. At first Kaden just sat there and watched Rylee splash. He would grin every time she splashed some water on him. Then he got into the fun and started splashing. He has to do everything she does. :)

     Then they discovered the water toys. Kaden is teething so he found them to be wonderful chew toys, but Rylee had fun squirting them and watching the water that came out.

    And then trouble started. When Kaden pulled Rylee's hair a few times, pinched her, and bit her, she decided she had had enough time in the pool and started crying to get out. Normally Kaden plays pretty rough with her and she just plays rough back, but she hadn't napped well today, so she just wasn't in the mood!

    Overall, it was a very positive experience and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun. Plus, they were so precious in their swimwear!! :)