Eat My Bubbles

Somehow, I have kids who swim. Not just the doggie paddle like me, but competetively. Must have gotten it from their dad. This year, I have two on the swim team and one on the pre-team. And, the little guy just drives around with me in our "swim taxi"..yes, we have someone with a practice at the pool EVERY day of the week. No joke.

This past week, I have been getting us prepared for swim season, which lasts from September until March. (!) Car pool - check. Extra googles - check. Adidas pool slides - check. Swim backpack in pink for you-know-who - check. Vacation for me in April - maybe.

Why do I, like so many other parents, do this? This is what I believe --> Swimming will teach my kids more than just breast, free, back and fly. It will teach them about life. Following directions, working with a team, showing up on time, trying your best, failing one day, and winning on another day. It will provide them with a community of coaches, mentors, teammates and friends who will help shape them as people. It will give them the roots and wings they need in life.

Tricia