Jun 11 2009
Pool Parties, here we come!
Today was The Pool Party. Sweets’ friend invited a select few over to her
neighborhood pool for swimming, cake and ice cream. How could anyone refuse
that? After I dropped her off, it occurred to me that I should have mentioned
that Sweets isn’t a strong swimmer. I’m not sure if most kids are at nearly-5,
but my kid isn’t. She hates to get her face wet, probably because the chlorine
stings her eyes. She’s more interested in jumping off the side than in actually
swimming.
As it turns out, Sweets did fall off a giant float and the hosts’ mom fished her
out. It must not have been too shocking because she didn’t even mention it to
me. But it got me thinking; if these pool parties with all her friends who are
part-fish are going to be a normal occurrence, we’d better get cracking at the
swim lessons this year. I want to make sure she’s safe, especially when I’m not
there.
On top of that, I want to take both of my kids to the pool and not worry that
one or the other is going to drown. It would be a huge relief to know that
Sweets was a strong swimmer. Off to the pool we go!
