Day 50

Monday, July 29, 2013

Our Monday morning began like our Sunday morning.  We really didn't have anything planned for the day, except for our afternoon workout with the trainer.  Melinda had asked to make another trip to the library, but other than that, our day was open.

The girls asked about going swimming, so we started getting ourselves ready for a swim.  Melinda wanted to stay home and get some more reading done before taking her books back to the library.  I messaged a friend to see if we could go swimming at her place and she was happy to have us over.  They were already at their community pool when we arrived, and all four of us jumped right in.  Mainly because the water was a little cold due to the overcast skies and time of day.  I didn't pack my usual swim bag since we ran out the door so quickly.  Typically, I will pack lots of snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and towels, but since we went about an hour before lunch time, I figured we would just stay for a short time and then grab a bite to eat on our way home.

All of the girls had a great time at the pool.  They played with a few of the other kids that were also at the pool and my friend and I were able to sit and visit for awhile. 

Once we were home, the girls played while I got cleaned up in order to get to the library.  They wanted to stay, so Melinda and I went to the library by ourselves.  She found several new books to read and I grabbed a few for Ally and Abby to read.  I think Melinda is feeling a little bit better about her reading and is just getting through as many small books as she can.  She still has some questions about certain words, but it's mainly when they are not used in their literal context.  It was so sweet...this morning, I came out of my room to hear Abigail helping her understand the word 'above'.  Both of my girls are learning so much throughout this summer.  Primarily, they are learning what it is like to learn another language and just how difficult it is. 

After we got back from workout, we had dinner and finished a movie we had started the night before.  Melinda wanted to watch a few more Glee episodes, so we got set up in the living room while Abigail camped out in our bedroom.  Ally went to spend the night with her friend who was just at our house last night.  I made it through several blogs while watching the show.  Robert laughs at how much Melinda and I have in common.  We like the same movies, t.v. shows, and are both scared of spooky things that come out at night time.