Swimmin'

Swimming was one of the themes that ran through our weekend, but not because we actually went swimming (though, they keep asking to).  Mama and I were following Diana Nyad's second attempt at an open-water swim across the Florida straits, reading updates to each other throughout the 40 hours.  We didn't tell the kids because they were so crushed last time when she didn't make it.  They caught on, though, and were impressed by her fortitude through jellyfish and such.  Even when they learned she had stopped short, they weren't as upset.  Just impressed.

Then we had a special swim visitor:  their swimming teacher, Mrs. M, saw us outside and stopped for a visit.  I must admit to not recognizing her at all when she appeared (yep, two surprise visitors on Sunday!). She just looked different dry (her hair was so much lighter!) and in clothes, without a hat or sunglasses.  In fact, I only realized who it was because I thought she sorta resembled Diana Nyad, but younger--toned and tanned body, short haircut, almost obviously a swimmer.  What swimmers do I know?  The swim teacher, of course!  She was sweet to chat with the kids about school and the like.  I had missed seeing her this summer because of my injury so it was good to chat briefly; we all like her a lot.

Which leaves two lessons from the weekend:  

1).  We'll have to arrange for the kids to swim before next summer.

2).  Opening the door to surprises can be a good thing.