Crazy lifeguard Mommy

So Noah has been taking swimming lessons these past two weeks. He does extremely well, being the littlest in the class. He just loves swimming and he cried every time he had to get out of the pool. The teacher would have to pick him up an set him out of the pool, or he would stay there all day.

Well yesterday was his last day (he doesn't know that yet, so hopefully when he realizes it, he won't freak out). So the last day they let the kids play on the play structure for the last 10 minutes of class. Well the kids were so excited that they didn't wait for their teacher. So needless to say, I had to jump in after Noah, because he jumped in (it was only 1 1/2-ft., but he fell over and couldn't get up). The young lifeguard was walking slower than life, so I had to put my former lifeguarding skills into immediate action. Noah didn't even realize something was the matter. He can hold his breath, so I think he was confused to see Mommy in the water, in her clothes. And the best thing is, I had my camera in my hand!!! It won't turn on yet, but we are hoping (in a few days) that it will open and work again so I can post pictures of my little swimmer. Cross your fingers!

I had many moms come up to me and say that I get the "mother of the year" award for jumping in. Another mom went to the front desk and got me a pair of basketball shorts form the lost and found, so I didn't have to go out in the 20 degree weather in wet pants up to my thighs. So just picture this, my white legs in these black basketball, wet white socks, and my wet Dr. Marten's shoes sloshing all the way to the car. I bet I was a sight to see, not to mention freezing. And of course it happened the one day that I actually plan to go somewhere afterwards. Only me, I swear! Luckily Gwen was sleeping in the stroller and missed the whole thing.

I think I learned my lesson, don't have my child in swimming lessons in the dead of winter!