jeudi, juillet 20, 2006

POOL "Sitting"- what a treat!!


We were asked to house-sit our pastor and his wife's home for eleven days! (that's why I haven't updated our postings Bonnie- thanks for keeping up on me!)
It was such a treat to be sleeping in A/C conditions and enjoying their beautiful pool in the back yard. I let my boys run free in their backyard, as long as they were always strapped into their life-jackets. Zach became much more comfortable in the water, trusting his life-jacket and our arms, and learning to kick and paddle with his arms. Benno loved being in the water, as long as he was securly hanging on to one of our necks, or a firm floaty device. I spent as much time as possible floating in the pool, either laying on the giant tube with my belly through the hole, or just swimming around taking the weight off my back and pelvis.
Other than the pool and A/C, we were blessed with free pickings from two FULLY LOADED Okanagan cherry trees. I was able to can a number of jars full to preserve for the winter months.
I was able to do laundry there and hang it out on the wash line ON A WHEEL!! (as opposed to my usual laundro-mat washing and hang-on-a-rack in our backyard routine.) They had a nice, large patio with a BBQ. A dishwasher!!!
We were given use of their pick-up truck- with back seats so the boys' car seats could fit too. Shopping, doctor appointments and mini trips (ie to visit friends, or family at camp-grounds around) were so convenient!! (no we still don't have our own vehicle, and aren't yet sure what we'll do about it in the Fall with three kids!!)
The basement was very nice and cool, and loaded with a plethera of great movies Jer and I hadn't seen yet, so we had our share of free/stay-home date nights. It was like a holiday for us, but not too far from home. This place was a five minute walk from our own home, which made picking up extra diapers and other needs an easy/daily part of our holiday. I would "wish" this kind of "camping" on any expectant mom with two fiesty toddlers!

The party isn't completely over either. They have nearly begged us to come and use their pool regularly, since their kids are grown up and won't be using it much this summer at all. YAY!
Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 2:04 p.m. :: 1 comments

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