Something to think about

"The harder the conflict,

the more glorious the triumph.

What we obtain too cheaply

we esteem too lightly."

               - Thomas Paine 

"One day for God, six days for fun.

Odds on going to heaven: six to one"

                   - Paul H Dunn

First Swimming Lesson

Who says it has to be summer to swim?

I put on my swimsuit and brushed up on my teaching.

Elizabeth learned to float in the bath tub and absolutely loved it.

She squealed, cooed, and splashed with her hands and feet.

Adam even helped her put her face in twice 

(she wasn't sure what to think about that).

She'll be 2 months tomorrow.

In this picture she's floating by herself. I'm only helping her to keep her from turning her face into the water.

The Perpetual Sleepyhead

If Elizabeth has made up her mind that she's going to sleep

there's nothing that will stop her.

I set her on the hard kitchen table to try to keep her awake...

it's clear that my efforts were futile.