The three granddaughters (sorry, no picture of Owen today).
Anna & Raisa checking out Anna's new Orange Blossom tree house.
A cake & pizza party.
Sarah & Raisa reading with Papa.
Last night Sarah woke a few times and was calmed when I held her for a few minutes. I could tell she was still sleepy which was good because I was wiped out!. At 1 AM she couldn't settle but was still sleepy. I had a pretty big headache so I thought she might, too. I took Tylenol and she took Motrin. I held her for around five minutes and she didn't fuss again from 2 AM until I woke her up at 7:30. Anna woke at 4 AM, I let her come to bed with me and she slept lightly until 5 when we just got up and had a snack, read, and did a video chat with Craig in Korea.
We had our first day of swimming lessons today. They started at 9 AM and we had to leave the house at 8:15 to get there. The lesson was not a lesson at all and I'm not sure how many days to give it before I ask for money back (it is an eight-day class). We would do just as well to go to the pool on our own over the next few weeks. It's too bad because I was really excited about the lessons but now I guess I know why there were so many open spots in the class!
The girls didn't eat very well today but I expected that and I understand that they feel a bit out of sorts. Sarah took a nap from 11:30-2:30, I napped from 12:30-2:30, and Anna napped from 1:45-3:45 (I tried to wake her at 3:15 but she would not wake up).
Corrine brought Owen and Raisa up and they were lots of fun and very understanding about Anna & Sarah's fatigue. Raisa was super sweet with Anna and was really acting toward her a lot like Anna does with Sarah. Anna & Raisa played together a bit and it was nice to have Raisa take the lead in their play.
Sarah had a blast going up and down the stairs, checking out Papa's elk and deer, Nana's plants, eating blueberries, and building up nerve to pet Riggs.
Sarah went to bed at 6:30 tonight without fussing and Anna is still awake at 9:30 as I type this (she is singing and shouting in her room). I might have to limit Anna's nap to one hour tomorrow or try to see if she can do without.
