Summer fun

Aaron has been taking swimming "lessons" at the pool.  Here he is with his teacher, Eddie, who he loved.  "Eddie's my friend.  Actually, he's kind of like a best friend."  While I don't think Aaron will be ready for the 2016 Olympics, he understands using his arm and legs to swim with his swim vest on and he is very comfortable in the water.

We went to the zoo yesterday, which was also great.  He loved the giraffes, the big cats and the rare animals.  We were honored by a tiger when she sprayed the glass right where we were in order to mark her territory.  Aaron thought it was the funniest thing he'd ever seen.

I will not smile

Fourth of July, etc.

We spent the 4th of July with friends Eileen, Shawn and Cassidy.  Cass and Aaron love playing together.  Aaron has already mentioned about 10 times that he misses her and wants to play with her again soon.  We watched the fireworks, which were great, with Aaron clamping my hands tightly over his ears to block out the sounds.  Next year, earplugs. 

Aaron has come up with some real gems recently.  The following are but a few examples:

Aaron: Mommy, who were The Beatles?
Me: They were a famous singing group that was around when Baba was young.
Aaron: Oh, like the Titanic?

Me: Do you know what famous means?
A: No.
Me: It means everyone knows you.
A: Like the Boss?  And Justin Beaver?
Me: How do you know about Justin Bieber?
A: Some kids at school were talking about him.

A: Mommy, what does freedom really mean?
Me: (silence).  That's a big question.

A: I want to be a doctor when I grow up.
Me: What kind of doctor?
A: A Cooper Hospital doctor so I can meet you at work!

A: Hi, lifeguard.  I like your whistle!

That last one was so cute.  Aaron is very into complimenting others, whether it is the lifeguard, the police officer (and his car), the musician (and his guitar) or the waitress (and her pen).  I am hoping it is a reflection of the self-confidence we have given him, but it's probably something he'll end up discussing in therapy when he's 25.