A Big Pool Day

Yesterday was a big day at the pool!

Anna jumped off the diving board.

Well, after about 20 minutes of me dog paddeling in the deep end while she stood on the diving board with her floaties on. I finally got out of the pool and while the lifeguards dog paddled in the deep end, I grabbed her arm and pulled her off the board into the water.

She loved it!

And she continued to jump off 5 more times.

I've been telling her since she was three, that the floaties she was wearing would keep her from going under water. Every year she decides to ignore my wisdom and stay in the shallow end of the pool.

Until this year.

She is having a big time in the deep end. She told me the other day that her "floaties will keep me from going under water!"

Really?

I wonder where she had heard that before?

It makes me think of what wisdom I listen to for years before I actually head it. And then seeing what I missed out on for so long.

Another first happened at the pool yesterday. We all got sun burned. We applied sunscreen, but I guess those pesky little rays of sun got through.

And my friend Christy brought me do-nuts to the pool. Do-nuts? Really? She spoke my food love language! Thanks Christy!!

I'm Back!!

And I'm sure you're excited beyond words!

I guess I should have told you that I was taking a break. But I really didn't know I was going to take one. It just sort of happened.

School ended on the 14th. I went out of town that weekend and then last week I just took a self-imposed week of silence.

I'm not sure why. It is as if God just shut my mouth. I had nothing to say. It was like I couldn't carry on a meaningful conversation. With anyone. Not even myself.

I wish I could tell you that I studied my Bible with a new found intensity. But I didn't. I wish I had.

I did spend quality time with my kids. I got some things done at church. I cooked a couple of ok meals.

I didn't even go to Walmart. Last week was indeed a strange week.

I hope this week is different. Although I enjoyed the quietness of me. As I'm sure those around me did too.

This week summer begins for us. Goggles have been purchased, sunscreen will be applied, floaties are aired-up, and the pool is open!!! This family is excited!

Summer is here and I am back. What more could you ask for?!!

Don't answer that!

Talk to you later!