Today with Blakeley

We headed to the pool this morning, only to realize camp and a swim meet were in full motion. She loved the cacophonous sounds and carnival atmosphere, and we watched the kids 'who had already learned to swim at

swimming lessons' compete in their lanes. I had mentioned earlier that Steve and her Mommy had already exercised; Steve at the Club and her Mommy on the asphalt, pushing the fully-loaded Bob. Steve took Blakeley upstairs to see the workout equipment, and she enjoyed it. Outside, she spotted lizards moving through the flower beds, and Steve showed her where 'Mommy Skunk' can be seen crack of dawn when he arrives to work out. Finally, pool traffic cleared a bit and she commenced outlining the activities (picture

her finger, pointed). How to hold her, when to let go, who would be a shark, stay away from the drain. The first photos show her afterwards, as she enjoyed the frozen grape juice; a perfect ice cold slush. She loves how her Mommy lifts up the wings on juice boxes.

It was time to eat when we got home and she was taken to the garden to harvest the first of her green beans. Thank goodness, there were plenty! She washed them, put them in a bowl and we cooked them for lunch.

In surprise box today was a multi-level puzzle of the human body. I expected a brief, interested reception, and that it would increase in appeal in a few years. I wonder if she has seen one before because she was able to comprehend it quickly, and well above the level of a 3 year old. She played with it again during rest and managed to take it apart and reassemble it on her own.

And, isn't that a creative tower she built? Imagine that she balanced the myriad shapes and weights.