Yesterday morning we all went to Owen Sound to return the mirrors and shower curtain rod we'd purchased that didn't work with our new bathroom. We were able to get 1 medicine cabinet with mirror we liked, and my parents were willing to try and get us a second one at their nearest store before coming up to visit on Tuesday evening.

We also went to Walmart (surprise!) where we found this new toy for Patrick. I was negative about getting it at first - our kids are truly spoiled with toys already - but Patrick is definetly behind in creative play abilities, and since it was only $30 we thought we'd give it a go. As you can see, he LOVED it!! He really got into it - more creative play than I have ever seen before and he was chatting to himself and pretending the whole time. Definetly worth the investment. Kathryn likes it too! On the other side of the top (it flips over to convert from a mechanics work station to a carpentry work station) there are spots for 17 plastic nails that you can bang in and then remove with the hammer and she likes that!! The hooks are also shapes that only go into their specific shape spot in 2 locations, and there are screws and screwdrivers. There is a working drill (lights, movement and sound!) and there is also a table saw, and a grinder/sander that both work and have sound. In fact, there are over 60 pieces altogether!
After naptime, we took the kiddos into the pool again and Grampy and Gramma came over too. The kids had lots of fun riding in the pool lounger - they call it a 'boat'.
And Patrick had a blast just swimming around with his floaties and ring as well as with people. Here he is showing off his 'rocketship' - he learned that at swimming lessons as part of learning a front and back float.
Kathryn is really getting the hang of kicking her legs when she is swimming with us! And she loves the water. She also likes to sit on the edge and play, but yesterday she really wanted to be in the water with us which was nice.
Kathryn's turn: Here is a movie of Kathryn swimming with Shaun: