Water Day (by Kris)

Today started really weird. I woke up all on my own. Usually Charis sneaks out of her room, and up to the side of my bed to tell me to "wake-up!" But today she slumbered until 9:45!! When she did get up it was already in the low 80's, so we headed straight outside to water the plants and vegetables before it was too hot. So that's why she's in her pajamas holding a watering can.After breakfast we put on our swimsuits, loaded up a bag with sunscreen and water, grabbed daddy's coffee mug, and rode our bike/trailer down to the bike shop (it has an espresso/smoothie bar in it!). After saying lots of "hi's" we took off again to Butler park, home of the coolest fountain ever, in the shadow of downtown Austin. Charis can barely contain herself when we arrive, and quickly forgets that she even has a dad as she makes for the exploding water.

There were a ton of people there today. Exclusively parents with toddlers and all the battlestation gear that comes with taking your kid out. Charis loves the fountain, but spends most of her time either running away from me, or hanging out in the little side-pools that surround it (I call it "sunscreen soup"). She is so social. Some kids dig her, others give her dirty looks and run off. She's not fazed, she just moves on to the next one. Her favorites are infants (I thinks it's 'cuz they can't run off!) The baby in the video fell in love with Charis. She tickled his feet, gave him eskimo kisses (we've had some talks about lip-kissing), held his hands...and head-butted him.

Finlander Kiss (tilt your head)

Last run through the fountain, towel off, and back to the shop for a refill. Now it's in the upper 80's and rising...time to ride back up the hill for lunch, playtime, books, and a nap. I love being a dad! Ok Sam, there you go...I blogged.