This and That

Swim lessons - going GREAT! Henry was afraid and didn't want to go, but he changed his mind so fast, it was amazing to watch. He is diving in and doing the different strokes, it's awesome! Penelope loves swimming lessons and asks daily if it's a swim day. We have only so many activities open to us right now so we are taking advantage of swimming and tennis.

Tennis lessons for Matt, Miles, Claire and Penelope - P takes a shorter portion of the lesson, and the others have been quick learners, able to move on quickly to new skills. I am hoping to have some built-in tennis partners very soon. Our coach Craig says Penelope will be the best of us since she is starting younger, and Henry can't wait to try. He has a racket and hits balls on his own.

Family game night - we are trying to play more games, use less screens. It's so hard, especially with working from home, to monitor screen time as much as we want to. We are letting them use them more than normal, but these are unique times and I am trying let some things go right now.

Henry is working on his scooter skills during tennis lessons. This photo shows the empty sand volleyball courts behind him, with the nets removed because of quarantine. The park behind our house removed the basketball hoops - I can't say I miss the sound of loud music and players yelling at all hours of the day, but it is sad to see things empty in our community. Tennis courts are open again, thank goodness.