End of the Summer Pool Party

                                                                                                                                           So I finally caved.  I decided to invite all the kids who have been pulling my fence down all summer to come swim.  It worked out so much better than I thought it would.  I had visions of kids saying "I'm bored," or "can I go inside and watch TV?"  I thought for sure someone was going to end up needing stitches, or that I would be yelling all the obvious-pool-rules all day long.  

Instead, it actually worked out great (I'm still surprised).  Seb stayed home from work to help with the life guarding (I can get distracted when I'm also trying to serve food).  He had one save, she wasn't really drowning she just couldn't get to the side fast enough for me and I couldn't get my camera off my arm to jump in myself.  No one got hurt (OK someone lost a tooth, but she was really excited about it) and all the kids were really polite and fun.  I was so surprised at what little hostesses O and S are.  They really enjoyed it all (planning, decorating, making treats, etc.)  S made sure there was always something blaring on the Hello Kitty Radio, and O kept the treats flowing (we learned the hard way there is a reason for waiting to swim after you eat, oh well that is what chlorine is for)  Now I'm thinking we should do it once a week!  Too bad the fall is coming.