The swimming pool

We went swimming yesterday in honor of Maacah’s birthday. The children had such fun! But, of course, we forgot the camera. Boo!! Their cousin Hope came over to swim with us and to spend the night. Maacah’s birthday part will be next Saturday (due to the grandparents not being here and others being sick) and Hope will be with her mother, so she will probably not be able to come to the party. We invited her last night to make up for that.

We then came home and had Maacah’s birthday meal: BBQ ribs, twice baked potatoes, and cheesy broccoli. Apple crisp and Peanut Butter Cookie ice cream for dessert. It was a hit day for everyone!

I must add that Nathaniel dried to drown himself several time while we were at the pool. Well, maybe he didn’t try to drown himself, but he had absolutely no fear of the water. None. Nada. He had a floaty suit on, so that did make him float. But unfortunately, it usually kept him on his tummy, not on his back. He jumped in at least twice with no one there to catch him and the floaty suit brought him back to the surface (and Adam or I was always near enough to get to him soon, he just wouldn’t wait for us to get there!). I told a little bit of fear is a good thing. But he didn’t seem to listen.

I love the water and it seems that that love has been passed down to my children. They all wanted to “swim” with me. Even Adam got in! I thought it was quite funny that yesterday was the 1st time ever for the children to see him in shorts. I teased him that it was the 1st time they had even seen his knees! He didn’t think it was that funny. :0)

During the summer, I usually take the children to the lake during the day, since Adam doesn’t really like to go. It’s going to be very interesting this time with everyone to look after. If I can’t work it out for someone to come with me, I think Damaris is going to be in the play pen quite a bit at the beach and I’m going to be in the water. Fishing children out! Oh boy!