Saturday, June 12, 2010

Love Affair with Water

I love it when Gwen loves swimming lessons. I am proud when she kicks and moves her arm to attempt to retrieve a rubber duckie, sits on the side of the pool with outstretched arms in anticipation for "3" which means I'm going to lift her into the water, and only sputters a little when we go through the waterfall. Putting her face in the water is still an ordeal, but is anyone surprised?
I love it when Gwen loves the beach at the lake. Running straight for the water so that I had to quickly snatch her up before a dive-- she was FEARLESS! I am proud of her confidence getting in the water and articulation when she then asks me to help her "es-swimming, es-swimming!" (it sounds like 'It's swimming') with all her excitement.

I love it when Gwen wants to help water the garden... one lil tupperware at a time, each time coming back to me and the water bucket with a loud squeal and empty tupperware held overhead! And, to be perfectly honest about things, I don't mind when she purposefully dumps the tupperware on herself and laughs about it.

Do I love it when she wants to:

play in the rain? Yes. I suppose I do.

play in the mud puddles? Not so much. But once the clothes are dirty and the damage is done, I guess I do enjoy seeing her so happy, almost naked, and VERY dirty!

before and after

8 comments:

  1. Oh goodness what a mess of fun! I love it. Looks like she does too.

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  2. What a good mom you are to let your kid get dirty. Looks like she has tons of fun!

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  3. lol so cute! That's what I hope I'm able to do: let Caleb get dirty if it means he's having fun. haha so good!

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  4. I LOVE how you let Gwen explore and be adventurous - even when it involves getting so dirty! A girl after my own heart ...

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  5. A girl after my own heart, as well :) My mom finally gave up dressing me for a while when I was a little girl! I think you're an incredible mother, Elisa. I love how many opportunities you provide Gwen with, whether it be swimming lessons or adventures to the zoo! How fun is life?!!!!

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  6. Love the pics of gwen in the mud!

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