Day 15: Feeling Better Poolside

Our fabulous facilitator, Magnolia, recommended some over the counter natural medicine for Caroline. It was some kind of concentrated yogurt bacteria, and it worked wonders. She seems to be much better. (Unfortunately, Philip began experiencing gastronomical problems this afternoon. We dosed him up with the same stuff immediately. Hopefully it will work as well for him.) For any families traveling to Colombia, write it down: Eptavis.

Since Caroline was feeling better, we headed to the pool this morning.  Luisa enjoyed it much more than our first time.  I think her comfort level with us allowed her to be more confident in the water.  We mostly hung out in the small pool (which just happens to have a jet-powered whirlpool swirling in it, and thus achieves a high level of awesomeness in Caroline's eyes) because the large pool is quite chilly.

 

View from the pool deck

This girl loves to jump in!

Hanging with Mommy in the whirlpool.  She ventured on her own a little bit, but mostly likes to be holding onto (or being held onto by) Mommy.

Snacks are quite necessary to have poolside.  Caroline often ends up in the sun in her coverup due to her propensity to shiver.

Philip was able to log in and work a few hours this afternoon. He may try doing this a few days a week if things are going smoothly. We hope to not eat through all of his vacation days while here. The girls played sweetly while he worked and I got dinner ready. Caroline is constantly assigning everyone roles to play, and below she is Bonnie having a tea party (Toy Story 3). Philip and I are Bonnie's parents, and Luisa was Bonnie's friend. We are more often Andy, Andy's parents, and Molly (Andy's little sister), but you have to just go with your assignment.

We are now able to tuck the girls in, leave the room, and close the door at bedtime and naptime.  I hope the transition to being in a room by herself at home is as easy as this transition has been for Luisa.