Back in the Windy City!

 I returned from Las Vegas to find that Spring had finally arrived, although slowly. After a few rather cold days it appeared that Spring was over and summer had arrived with temperatures in the low 30's! Not doing the spring flowers any good!

This led to a couple of water balloon 'sessions!

Filling up the pool and balloons was always with the understanding that I wasn't to get wet. With two little imps saying "We won't wet you Nanna Lesley" to then getting a face full of water and the two of them in hysterics! It was usually a full blast from the hose! I always ended up with wet clothes - the joys of being a Nanna!

 We attended Ivy's Dance recital. She was in ballet, tap and acro with three changes of costume. Everyone performed really well. I am sure that Lauren will not let it turn into that TV programme 'Dance Mums'! Oops Moms! As yet I haven't got photos of Ivy in her outfits but here is a 'before photo! She looks so different with her hair in a bun!

We have been to Benny's soccer training and games. He doesn't like getting ready to go but has fun when he is there! We stand on the side lines urging his side, of 5 year olds, on at each game! When I help him get his soccer boots on I am told, "These aren't boots they are cleats!"

 We have been out to dinner to celebrate my birthday. There have been swimming lessons and Ivy continues with horse riding.

I love having the time to get to know Ivy and Benny closely and it's lovely to feel their little hands wanting to hold yours! The downside is that I am aching from playing horses and 'wrestling' - to name but a couple of activities. We laugh a lot and have fun.

 

Benny hates 'going to school and it often a bit fraught getting him to get ready but once he's there he's fine! He has homework ( 5 years old!!) each day which also causes problems! The school year ends on 1st June and schools are then off until middle of August - that's a crazy long time so no wonder they have summer camps!

I am having a couple of days in the city to go to the museums. I found a good deal for a hotel and as I write I am looking out at Lake Michigan. It's the second largest of the Great Lakes by volume. Between tall buildings I can see small boats. The sky is a little grey - rain is forecast and the temperature is down.