Last summer, my neighbor invited us to go swimming with them several times. And each time I kindly declined. Thought process being that it would be just TOO stressful taking a new baby, a toddler who hated water and two pretty self sufficient in the water children to the pool. Didn't sound like a good time to me. So instead, we did not venture too far from home last summer. (And did I really want my new neighbor to see the crazy, stressed out me just yet??)
Now that she knows I'm not one to handle the stress of four children too well, I was surprised that she still invited us to go with them this past Friday.
"What are you doing today?"
"Um, we've got great plans--taking the kids for a walk to McD's for lunch."
"Do you want to go swimming with us? We can grab McDonalds on the way." (I could sense the hesitation in her voice). "Are you up for it yet?"
Being that the pool wasn't too far away (and we could get home quickly if it turned into a disaster), I reluctantly agreed and threw myself into the next 15 most stressful minutes ever. Typically the pool bag is ready to go, but this was our first water outing of the season. Evan didn't want to go. Anna wanted all the attention and NOW. The boys wanted every dusty hidden pool toy that we own which for some reason they seem to remember, even though they have rarely been used. I was ready to just decline the offer again. But somehow the preparations were completed and off we went...
This is how I expected the whole outing to go...lucky for me this was only a brief outburst on Evan's part.
Ev was pretty content shooting everyone with the water gun the whole entire time.
Wink, wink...no poolside laying out for this water babe! Anna loved playing in the pool.
Jared needs to freshen up his swimming skills, but he had a blast.
Tyler even took a few dives off the diving board.
5 comments to remember:
yeah! I love the pool, but I just sit poolside and read... only a few more years!
How fun. I think I might venture out to the water park by myself with the 3 kids tommorrow. Hopefully it goes well.
haha Of course you can link me to your page. I'm just happy to know someone on here. Thanks so much for your help. it was great to see you today too.
I hear you! I am terrified of taking Ethan and Sadie to the pool solo. Ethan's not a huge fan of the water, either. He prefers to just sit on the steps of the pool, ha! Then I don't know what I'd do with Sadie! This multiple kid thing is hard!!!
That picture of Anna winking looks JUST like you!! I remember that pose from many a silly 70's dance photo opp. She is darling!!
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