Since it's been many moons since anything was last posted, the author of The Padhouse thought it fitting to encapsulate the entire summer into one predictably long post. The dog days of summer brought many fine new habits and rituals to The Padhouse. Most afternoons, Sam and Jack could be found in their skivvys by the pool. The reason for the lack of proper swim attire is Sam's vehement refusal to wear anything other than a swim diaper. Jack could care less, but it was easier to let him carouse about in the same manner. The look came off a bit trailer park, but no one but their mom cared. In the pool, a favorite game was "drowning Jack", which consisted of Sam pouring water over his brother's head and laughing hysterically. Jack was usually up for this favorite activity, until it became difficult for him to breathe. Paybacks are coming, and they are coming soon. When the pool ceased to entertain, Sam and Jack would head to the garage and get out either the cozy coupe car or the wagon, wherein Jack would hop in and Sam would push. As the summer progressed, these suicide rides became more and more exciting, with tumbles and spills aplenty. Before you judge their ever present mother for allowing such shenanigans, let it be known that both boys love this little game and are very fast at hopping in and taking off. Jack was also quite fond of roaming the neighborhood, clad in only a swim diaper of course, making new friends and picking their flowers. Thank goodness our neighbors still think they are cute. Jack and Sam also spent lots of time at the zoo this summer, thanks to our first season pass. Sometimes accompanied by friends, but often just enjoying the zoo with their mom, Sam and Jack created routines for their zoo visits. The elephants would have to be seen at least 3 times in the two hours spent at the zoo, and the sea lions had to be seen before the polar bears, and not after. Apparently seeing them after the polar bears is meltdown material. A trip on the zoo train is a must, as is going to the construction site and seeing the bulldozers, cranes, and dump trucks.
The summer also held a couple trips to Michigan, and a 4th of July celebration with grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins as well! All in all, it was a fine summer here at the Padhouse, with many memories and laughs. We promise it won't be so long before another post satisfies your need to know the happenings here!
