Yes, *very mean mother* totally forgot that age 3 is the age where one become an independent, self-directed adult who is capable of making intelligent choices in life.
So she ran and hid and taught the *very mean mother* a lesson.
And the *very mean mother* weeped and wailed and gnashed her teeth for the heartache she had caused her child.
Or not.
Big Sister KB has finally decided, at age 7 1/2, to not fear the pool. She learned that jumping in is FUN, and sometimes not fatal.
And she is quite proud of her new-found confidence (and so am I!). I heard “Watch me momma! Watch me momma! Watch me momma!” 172,000 times that morning as she jumped in,
Jumped in again… (note the floaties in the background…*I always win*)
Swam with her face in the water,
And attempted handstands.
I love the pool for the simple fact that children sleep really well after a day at the pool.
They love each other…..I don’t care what they say.
The sleeping picture is precious!! I love those sweet moments!! <br /><br />And, the pool is priceless! FLOATIES??? You mean you MAKE your 3 year old wear FLOATIES!!!??!?!?! How absurd! 😉 I'm so glad I'm not the only "Mean Momma" out there! 🙂
My boys (ages 3 & 5) just finished two weeks of swimming lessons- oh how well they slept! I loved it. Bedtime battles no more!
Not only is the pool a wonderful sleeping aid, as you mentioned; it also doubles as a bathtub. Just in case you didn't know. ; )