Piscean Pool Rats

Greetings y'all :

Happy Friday, usually I'd be much more excited but it's back to the old salt lick on Monday. I miss some of my co-workers and students but I also see where being with junior mint all day for a another week or so would benefit us both . Yes I'm that guy ! The guy that wants to be with his child . He teaches me more than he'll realize. Yes we still have evenings and weekends but considering our summer I think more time would only enhance his chance of success.

Since I want to maximize our short time together we opted for being at the pool all day. By that I mean we opened the pool and closed the pool! Here's what I saw from my little quirky and exuberant man. He played nicely by himself and when two young ladies arrived at the pool he readily acquiesced to whatever they wanted to do and played quite nicely. After the girls left we had the pool to ourselves for about three hours. That's paradise in my book. We played and read. He ate snacks and we chilled. At one point we suddenly had an influx of bodies when 12 very excited children converged on the cement pond. Zander sat in his and decided it was best to hang out and let the others enjoy the pool. Wise choice young man! His reward? We blew bubbles for thirty minutes! He is the bubble meister meister bubble ! He blew some that drifted over the roof and trees as well. He finally wanted to get back in and said " those kids are out of control , daddy I need you to get in and play with me" shucks he was right! None of the kids was over ten but the language was PG 13 or even R :( . It was neat having him see, identify , label inappropriate behavior.

Our hiccup was when we played a game at it kept at a tie score. Still working on sportsmanship and focusing frustration on problem solving not perseverating on the problem. Near the end of the day when it was just he and I and the lifeguard two young ladies arrived and felt very comfortable sitting in our chairs and on our towels as they changed for the pool. I'm telling myself those were bikini tops under the blouses they removed and places on our things. Oh the things you see when you stay at the pool all day!

The evening was quiet and cozy. A nice little dinner then snuggling and reading. His last words to me were " Daddy you read my book to me? I like your voice . I love you daddy"

I'll take this day and hold on to it !