Tag Archives: swimming

Ready for Summer Fun

The pool is open and we are getting ready to head to the beach soon. The Cuties are really into inflatables lately: donuts, pizzas, lounges ~ you name it.  We even keep a giant alligator and a sea turtle big … Continue reading

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Never a Dull Moment

We’ve been up to all sorts of great things here in Kiawah, and have been running at such a pace that when we woke up to massive thunderstorms yesterday The Cuties’ reaction was “YES! A day to just veg out.” … Continue reading

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What the What

I know. My World’s Worst Blogger Award is prominently displayed on the mantel and I’m wearing the cone of shame. But I’ve been up to my ears in all sorts of things and decided blogging had to go on the back burner so … Continue reading

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Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month

May has begun here in Tokyo, and with it starts Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important to talk about Pediatric Strokes, because I suspect most people are like us and don’t know kids have strokes until it affects you personally. … Continue reading

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News from The Happy Place

The Cuties and I have been Stateside for about two weeks now. It took almost 24 hours from the time we started our journey in Tokyo until we dropped our suitcases at The Happy Place, AKA Kiawah Island, South Carolina. … Continue reading

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Just Keep Swimming

Both Cuties tried out for and subsequently made their school swim team this fall.  It has been a terrific season so far, and they are getting so much out of being a part of this kind of team, working on … Continue reading

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A Hanukkah Dolphin Swim

For a couple of years now, our tradition has been that Cute Husband and I give The Cuties an “experiential” present as our Hanukkah gift. Last year was a trip to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where we participated in a … Continue reading

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A Glorious Day at the Pool

Big Cutie has been working hard at her swimming.  Please don’t underestimate the magnitude of that statement.  Lots of kids try hard, but swimming for Big Cutie is a particularly big challenge. Think about the motion of your freestyle swim … Continue reading

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Camp Visitation Day

Today was Parent’s Day at The Cutie’s summer camp. I know I’ve talked before about how much Cute Husband and I believe in the value of summer camp, but every time I get to head up for the day to … Continue reading

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