I reversed the schedule today. Fun center ended yesterday so all the boys were home all day today. Around 1pm they wanted to hit the pool so off we went. I forgot what it is like to go at this time of the day. It’s hot. Because we usually go late afternoon I can forgo the sunscreen but at 1pm the sun is baring down! My kids are very diverse when it comes to their skin color. One is a whitey with freckles, one is honey colored, and one is south of the border. I love this about them. I get asked if they have the same dad, and if they are really brothers. Most people say that it all makes sense when you see us all together. Anyway it is usually the whitey that I have to keep my eye on but somehow it was my little brown friend that was looking a little pink. Lately he has taken to putting a towel over his whole body (including head) during rest period. Today he did this while eating pizza. This kid gets a lot of attention. He’s very tall for his age and his dark skin, hair and eyes sets him apart from everyone else. Even though all the comments he gets are complimentary, it seems to be taking a toll lately. He doesn’t want to be so tall, he doesn’t want to get a “tan”. He absolutely has no idea how good he’s got it. He just knows he wants to be like everyone else. That will change. He is already a chick magnet.
After the pool Andy I hit the bank for our closing on our construction loan. After signing over our lives we went home for some dinner. Austin and I hit the bike trail for some after dinner recreation. While we were riding I thought about when I learned to ride a two wheeler- my big blue schwinn with the banana seat. My dad, probably right around my age now, held my bike as I wobbled down the side walk. A near-by catholic church had the best sidewalk that twisted and turned and were the best for bike riding. I hope my kids remember things like that too.
Off to watch Waynes World, party on, excellent.
