Short Story

Yesterday, I took all 5 kids to a pool party.  What an experience that was!  In short, all the kids did really well in the pool.  Jared especially, and Micah are part fish.  Shelby did great.  she was just getting the hang of swimming at the end of last summer.  Ethan kept the noodle with him at ALL times, so he was fine. Which leaves Colesy.  She was in the shallow end (3.5 ft) and so she was playing with out the noodle.  That was fine until she drifted just to wear she could not reach anymore.   I looked at her and saw the fear in her enormous eyes and saw her mouth full of water.  Instead of being the hero and jumping in to save her, I yelled louder than I ever have (I'm sure it was LOUD!) "GET COLESY!!!"  Brad, a dad, was in the water near her. I never took my eyes off of her but I saw Brad look at me and see where I was looking and he spun, as you an only 'spin' in water and grabbed her and set her on the edge where I could get her.  I was shaking so hard, we sat down and the poor thing took a ride! I couldnt get my legs to stop shaking.  I told her, "Peanut, you did great, but next time - SCREAM!!!"  She said, "I tried, but my mouth was full of water." Makes sense!  

Anyhow, she was fine, and got back in, kept her noodle with her at ALL times, and kept her eye on me.  She was making sure I was watching her.  And I was - and i checked on the others a LOT!  

Deep breath.