we went for a night swim at the neighborhood pool last night. jeff was finishing up his workout, so i ran up with kids. they are all getting very manageable now, so no fears in taking them alone anymore.
while there, this cute little girl came up with a lady who was wearing jeans and high heels. i despise people who go to the pool with small children, and they are not in swimsuits. they have no intention of getting in the water with their little one, its just cruddy.
she then approaches me and says "can i borrow your cell phone, i forgot her life jacket and she totally can't swim, so i wanted my sister to run it up here."
i don't have my cell phone, sorry.
she then tries to get her child out of the pool, but the little girl starts crying and saying she doesnt want to leave.
so this really smart lady says to her, you stay right here, dont get in the water, and i will be right back.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? did i hear that correctly? oh yes, i did. this gal leaves her child at the pool, walks back home to get the jacket.
i ask the little girl how old she is.
"im four years old and my aunt brought me to the pool. i promised her i wouldn't let any stranger steal me."
awesome.
she only fell under water twice when the aunt was gone, but we were close by and helped her back up.
not to bad for a 4 year old, who can't swim, left alone in a pool for 20 minutes.
this is why there are horrid stories on the news.
1 comment:
the fact that the mom didn't come running back to claim that child from her aunt speaks volumes, also. people are truly amazing.
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