Stay Home Day with Daddy

John had the day off today, since he worked the weekend, and Maren got a bonus "stay home day" to play with Daddy.

She slept until 10 AM (!!!) and then enjoyed a gourmet breakfast of scrambled eggs, blueberries and toast.

Her leisure activities have included playing in the sprinkler and making "dirt juice."

Quotes of the Day

Oh, Maren Gregg. Not a morning person, just like her parents. Although last night she very specifically chose a pink rubberband for a "part pony" to do her hair for school, she was grumpy this morning.

When I attempted to brush her hair she yelled "Mama, I have crazy hair and I want to keep it this way!"

She calmed down a bit later and after kissing John good-bye in the school parking lot, said, "I have kisses in my tummy," and skipped into the building.

Farewell to the Blow-up Pool

Yesterday for the first time this summer, John put out the blow-up pool for Maren to play with in the yard. We have been spoiled going to the pool where she has her lessons. After four summers, she still loves it and has a great deal more confidence in the water.

Unfortunately...it has a permanent sag on one side and John decided it had seen its last day. Farewell to our little "ghetto country club" pool that we have enjoyed using. We may have to get another one just for fun.

Here is a little video of her playing.

Quote of the Day

John and Maren were playing one of their favorite games last night, "What color is...?" (What color are your eyes? What color is your bed? What color is our car? etc.)

John asked her "What color is water?" Maren thought a minute and answered "It's clear." John said "How did you know that?" Maren "My brain, Daddy."