Last swim of the summer.

Simon and I went to the PTO "Dive into the school year" swim at the Republic Aquatic center. Simon had fun even though it was cold. He even made a friend.
Earlier in the day Amber, Simon, and I rode our bikes from Forest Institute to Phelps Grove park for a picnic. We ended up doing 15 miles! Simon rocked it! We had a great day and weekend.

The weekend is here!

After a tough week (leaving Simon at daycare not school work) the weekend is here. I had some issues with dropping Simon off at his school (daycare) and leaving him there. As a "guy" I should not make a big deal over this minute issue, but it is tough. Simon loves his school and the other babies. His teachers told me he will sit in the exersaucer and belly laugh at the toddlers as they play. His buddy Max and Simon will talk to each other even though no one can tell what is being said. All in all Simon has adjusted well to his new surroundings. I feel lucky to have such a great work environment and friends.
The best thing about the week is the weekend with the fam!

Daycare update.

Thanks to everyone for the kind thoughts. As a "guy" I know this type of thing should not faze me, but it did and does.Amber is also having major guilt because she wants to be the one who watches Simon. In our time and economy both parents (in most cases) have to work to provide. I got to feed Simon at lunch on Monday and will do the same on Tuesday, Wednesday. I think Thursday will be our last park day before going to school for real. Our staff daycare is awesome but is still hard leaving your "buddy" behind so I can go to work.

Daycare tryouts.

The fam and I went to the daycare today (EC) to drop off Simon's school supplies. He took to the teachers and other kids like he had known them for months. This kid has a great personality. Tears did not roll (yet) and the visit went great. I am going over to EC at lunch to feed him on Monday and Tuesday, this should make it easier on him (more like me). I am also blessed with great friends who work in the building (EC) who will drop in on him during the day. This just goes to show, Simon is a great kid who goes with the flow and loves to flirt with the ladies. Man I wish I had his people skills.

Simon is getting BIG!

I have been very blessed to spend time with Simon this summer. He has grown so much in more than size. I have grown also :-). Simon's personality is great and it is a joy to work and play with him. He loves to lay in the park and watch the leaves and people move. Sometimes he will nap and I just lay next to him and read. How lucky am I to have Simon and Amber in my life? They do enlighten my life.

Simon's new chair!

So Amber, Simon and I went to a PTO BBQ this evening. Simon did so well setting up during the day that I had to get him his first chair. Enough said....

Simon's new chair!

So Amber, Simon and I went to a PTO BBQ this evening. Simon did so well setting up during the day that I had to get him his first chair. Enough said....