Summer day

Kate and I went to the pool again today. It was really hot and after hauling our air conditioner out of the attic I really needed to cool off. Jack went swimming to a friend's house.

Kate went from slide to diving board to slide to ice cream man.

Bought Jack a tee today. He hasn't been hitting well of late and the extra swings should help. On his first swing he ripped a line drive that screamed across our yard and hit our dog in the foot. She was confused and alarmed, I was dumbfounded, Jack felt terrible. Fortunately she seems to be OK, but it was rough for a moment. Once she'd been relocated we hit a few more until he caught one and it cleared our back fence by a wide margin. And that was that.

Kate wrote a nice letter to her teacher, mr. hickey, who had written her from summer camp. She talked about swimming and Arts Camp.

The kids did the songs they are learning at camp. That was fun. It's no "Somewhere," but they were pretty cute anyway.

Jack had his first trombone lesson, from the 16-year-old son of a friend. Seemed a nice kid and Jack was very serious and respectful. Plans to practice every day, which would be impressive. Also already plans to save his money for a new trombone, he is currently using the school's. I have no idea how much they are, but said, Sounds great Jack.

Made what appears to be their favorite pasta for dinner and put them to bed. My turn now.