Summer Already?

No, not really, but when our weather warms up to anything above 50 the kids ask constantly for 2 things: to eat dinner outside and to do something 'watery'.  They ask every day, many times a day.  We have occasional days in the 50's as early as February, so you can imagine how tired I get of hearing these questions!  On Friday it hit 80 (no that isn't usual nor did it stay for longer then a day).  My rule is the same as the one I remember growing up, no swimming until it's 80 degrees!  Random side note, I remember when I was young we wanted to go swimming so bad and it wasn't warm enough.  We found the end of my Dad's electronic temperature gage and 'warmed it up' ourselves.  We still didn't get to go swimming even though it said 80!
Anyway, since it was 80, the kids got their swim suits on and the hose out and after lots of screaming and crying decided that maybe the river water coming out of the hose was a bit chilly even if it was warm outside.  Another load of laundry for 10 minutes of 'fun'! 
Today was really nice weather, in the 60's, perfect to be outside.  While I napped Mike took the kids to the store to buy all the fixin's for an outside dinner.  It was really nice.  The kids enjoyed their popsicles after dinner while we had FHE (a day late) outside.  What a lovely evening!