Payback
Dear Mom,
Do you remember back when I was little and I would do something awful- like knock your plants over or lock my little sisters in closets- and you would say something like “I can’t wait until you are a mom! I hope your kids turn out just like you!”
Remember those days?
Well… today you got your wish.
Today was the day when I had to dive head first into the water- fully clothed- when one of my children got in over their heads. Literally, Bud was in right over his head and gasping for air. And panicking.
Did I mention I was fully clothed?
And that I didn’t have a spare set of clothes for me?
Not so much as an extra t-shirt. Nothing.
And that we were hours away from home?
While I know you are not the type to gloat or laugh at another’s misfortune, I think that we both know what you are thinking deep in your heart of hearts.
“She had it coming to her”
I love you, too, Mom.
PS. Yes, my mother really had to jump into a pool fully clothed to rescue me once. Never did I truly appreciate her unselfish actions until today.
PPS. I learned two important lessons today. One, never, ever, ever under any circumstances leave the house to go to the beach without a full change of clothes for everyone- even the people who don’t plan to swim. Second, bring life vests.
Oh, I also learned that wet underwear are really, really uncomfortable after five hours.
Oh, poor Krista!! My sisters and I had quite a number of close calls at the beach, too
HAhahahaha oh the joys of being a mom! hahaha The kids are super-cute though so that helps make up for it!! L)