Sibling Swap

Why is it that the grass is always greener in the other yard? Got these photos this morning from Erica, friend and neighbor. We went to her house after a stressful trip to the Y (smile). Tried to go and get a little exercise for the first time this summer for my ever growing thighs after dropping Nicolas off at his Y camp. Well, neither Erica's little darlings (Julia - 1 and Ryan - 3) were any more happy about staying in the playroom then Lexi was. So by the time we got to get on a machine we managed to squeeze in 20 minutes before the Y pool opened for the kids. Picked the kiddos up... and wrestled with swimsuits, diapers, lotion, crying.... running for 20+ minutes. Got to the pool only to have to take Lexi need to pee about every 10 minutes and whine the other minutes. We lasted about 30 minutes or so before giving up and heading home.

Erica invited us over for a quick lunch before some much needed naps. (after picking up Nicolas from Astronaut and Aliens Camp). They didn't do too bad together. And a little "down" time with some Diego turned into a photo opportunity.

Julia wanted to sit next to Nicolas. He gets a kick out of the attention this little one year old cutie bestows on him. Lexi and Ryan are always just adorable together.

Now, if Lexi wanted to sit THIS close to Nicolas as he watched a cartoon it would be a shoving match. But not Julia. He turns to her every few minutes and gives her a little chin tickle.

Please keep in mind they are two and three years old! This will NOT happen ten years from now! Although I must admit I would probably take a picture then too before sitting myself between them on the couch.