Last week, I had my first round of summer swim lessons. Mommy signed me up for three separate weeks of swimming and this one was in the evening so Daddy could come too. Because we swam in the evenings, it was very cold and many of the toddlers were SCREAMING and crying during the 30 minute lesson. One Daddy said it sounded like a torture chamber (ha!) Mommy and Daddy were happy that I was an enthusiastic swimmer for the first 20 minutes, but then I fell apart because my teeth were chattering and my lips were blue. I think those signs should have been obvious to Mommy and Daddy that it was time to go home. Instead, they would try to give it a few more minutes, but I never let up and basically fell apart. Once I was back home, they would put me right into the hot, bathtub and then to bed. I did "pass" the class and received a certificate for my fantastic skills of floating, blowing bubbles (not really), and I even was dunked (that was not very nice). My parents were surprised by the difficult tasks they made us babies do! I have swim lessons next week along with some of my friends, so we will give it another try and hopefully next time the water and air temp. won't be as chilly!
Mommy was hoping for a great picture here, but I never did pull the trigger
Mommy and some of her high school friends went out on Friday evening in Minneapolis. She was excited to see all of them, but especially Gina and Tricia who flew home from Arizona. Holly met up with them (but was not in this picture). Holly is due any minute with her little dude! Good luck Holly!
On Saturday, we headed to the WI State Fair in Chippewa Falls. I particularly liked the petting zoo area. The goats were hilarious and I just laughed and laughed at these guys. Everyone in the petting zoo area were looking and laughing at me because I was so funny. I then decided to climb up on the green gate and shake the thing like I was a prisoner. At that point, Mommy said it was time to leave (I threw a little fit to let her know I wasn't happy).
Feeding the goats. I also decided to taste it myself... ewwww....poor goats!
The best part of the fair was the little treat that my parents gave me...mini-donuts! These were the most delicious and fantastic thing ever. I thought they were the perfect size for me and I had sugar EVERYWHERE. I headed right for the tub when we got home! Next year, I hope to go on some of those crazy rides and maybe ride a pony too.
Daddy and I liked the cow barn. I thought it was really funny how they swished flies off of their tails. I lauged at the cows for a long time because they kept on swishing and swishing their tails. Daddy and Mommy think it is amazing how I can laugh at the littlest things!
The above pictures were taken to try to show you my crazy rash (the pictures really don't do justice). Maybe it was the animals you are probably thinking?!?! The answer is "no" because I had a high fever on Thursday of last week followed by a low-grade fever. I am now all better but I developed this strange viral rash on my trunk, neck and face. We went to the doctor and they had no good reason or explaination. They said to just let it run its course and it should clear up. Mommy was worried I might have the chicken pox or something like that. Sounds like I could have picked that up at the fair, but we didn't pet any chickens. Once again, my parents were probably overly concerned and now get to pay $20 for ANOTHER office visit that explained nothing. 
Daddy and Mommy are trying REALLY hard to get me to take more steps independently. When I do take steps (up to 4-5 at a time), I often run so fast and just laugh and laugh. They keep telling me to slow down! I am SOOOOO close to walking that I don't think they are going to leave me alone on this. Sorry about the sideways video!!!
In closing, some of the improvements I have made this past week include NO CRYING at daycare (yeah for me!), better eating the past few days (I am getting pickier by the day especially with vegetables), courage while swimming, and Mommy swears she hears me say "all done" when I am finished eating (I do sign language for all done), but I also say the words, she thinks. We will try to get that on video clip for you to decipher! Have a great week!
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