of my poor mothering…
We went to the park earlier this week. It was supposed to be in the low 60’s and sunny. That’s a heat wave around here. We dressed for the sun, but I did bring sweaters - just in case - because I am a good Pacific Northwest mom.
Anywho… I was busy swinging higher and better than Olivia (my 6 year old) when Lucy (age 3) went up to another mother across the park and asked, “Can you get me my sweater? I’m cold.”
I saw Lucy talk to the mom (who I later interrogated about her very cool nose piercing). I figured I should see what was up. So I got as much air as possible and did a back flip with a twist off the swing. I spouted “Neener, I’m better than you!” to Olivia. Then I ran off to make sure Lucy’s new mom was able to find that sweater. Kidding.
I dragged my feet and stopped the swing completely - so as not to break my old and fragile back. I told Livi I was proud at her efficient swing-pumping, gave a thumbs up, insisted she didn’t need another Under Dog to get more air, and left to check on Lucy and her new mom. I found out what Lucy needed, retrieved her sweater, and saved my girl from hypothermia. Then I returned to the mom Lucy nearly adopted and asked her all about her cute little nose stud.
And people wonder what I do all day.
Hilarious…. I really could see you doing the flip off the swing “neener” move. And don’t pick on yourself. Your kids were in a park…that makes you, uh… lets see, a GOOD mother. It’s not like Lucy was on the deck of a sailboat in high winds asking some stranger for a life jacket, mkay… And BTW Sweet new header… with the sparkle shoes and wishes… Did your sweetie design that? love it.
Love the new look! Your man is pretty talented. I really like it!