Tubing!

Lily took her first tube ride of the summer this weekend. At first she was a bit nervous. But she soon was directing Tom with her hand signals and loving that she could get daddy to do whatever she wanted! At one point we had to stop the boat and explain to her that she needed to only give signals she meant, otherwise we might go faster than she wants, or stop when she doesn't really want to stop. She didn't really ever take that advice to heart.

Drew was on the boat with us at first, but he was TERRIFIED! He was worried that he was going to fly right out of the boat if it got going too fast. Finally, we took him back to the cabin and he waved good-bye. As he was headed up the hill to safety he turned back and yelled, "Have fun on your boat ride, Lily!" What a sweet boy! :)

Lily loves the water. I have a feeling I'm going to have to hold her back from starting swim team too early. She began asking when she can swim in her first swim meet months ago. I'm going to hold her off as long as possible. Swim team is a big commitment for her and the entire family. She's going to have to finish all the levels of swimming lessons at the YMCA; plus the new program called "competitive lessons" before joining the team. That way I can hold her off until she's at least 8, maybe 9....right?! .