When the waves call… Mom…the waves are perfect for body surfing. I need my boogie board! This is what childhood should be! This child has saltwater in her veins. Love my little mermaid!
You Did It!
What? What did you do? You SURVIVED/THRIVED the summer! Can you see it? Just around the corner school STARTS! SCHOOL!! No more I am bored Can I have a friend over I am BORED I am hot Can I go to a friends house Can I buy a new game Do I have to read I am bored Can we …
Jet Skiing!
In true crazy format, my sister calls this morning and says “Hey, want to go rent some jet skis and run around the lake?” To which I respond “duh.” I love riding jet skis and I’ve been trying to persuade my family to buy some so we can have fun on the water. But, unfortunately, we don’t have one yet …
In my day…
In my day ~Screen time was when my mom booted me out the screen door and told me to come back when the streetlights were on. ~Gaming was when all the neighborhood kids played kick the can or met up at the playground. ~Filtered water was from a hose. It had a very distinct tin taste but we still drank …
It starts young…
In the middle of the heatwave of 2018 Little Girl and I have spent every free second in the complex pool. It is only for people who live in our association. Last night we had a great time. We actually closed the pool out. Another family was there. They have a child the same age as Little Girl. Little girl …
Heatwave 2018
Summer is here. SWAMPY! Swampy is the word for the week. It has been in the ’90s with a real feel of over 100 degrees. It is humid. My curly hair is crazy. The dog just lays on the bathroom tile painting. SWAMPY! You walk outside and you are hit with a WALL of heat. The kind of heat that …
Keep kids safe around water…
I have been a lifeguard for 30 years, and an instructor of guards for 20. Believe me when I say, I know my stuff about water safety. So for all of you parents swimming with children, here is some advice from the lifeguard chair: First, you know those arm floats you like to use? They are JUNK! They provide a …
