Swimming

Sunday, Jackie called and wanted to know if we'd like to do something "in nature" with her. Apparently, she was feeling a need to connect with Mother Nature. Anyway, after some back and forth, we decided to head to the lake for some swimming. Taye didn't want to swim, but wanted to play on the playground, and for us to bring his bathing suit just in case. Darius and Mya were very excited at the prospect of a swim. When we got there, Jackie and I brought them over to the water, where they instantly changed their minds. We put our towel right near the water, and I stood up to my ankles, just waiting and talking to Jackie. The two of them stood, looking at us as if we were evil for bringing them to that terrible place. After a moment, they reached out and held hands, united against the water monsters and evil Dr. Mama. Which is just how they stayed until Taye came bounding over, wanting to swim.


Well, then it was fun! If Taye was doing it, it must be a good thing. We all spent the next hour and a half or so swimming around. Taye goes in by himself, the others two prefer to cling to us, just in case.

When we left, we had to agree - that was the best $5 we've ever spent!