The First Of Many
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Anna had her first swimming lesson yesterday.
The plan was that Katie would take her (Katie's our nanny).
Because, you know, I work.
And then I was sitting here working and I looked at the clock and it said 9:50am. Her lesson started at 10am.
I said to myself, "What am I thinking? I want to be there."
So I ran downstairs and grabbed my wallet and looked for my keys in the little blue pot on the windowsill where the keys are supposed to be. Not there. Of course they're not there when I have only five minutes to make it to Anna's first swimming lesson.
So I went to the garage, pushed the button to open the door, and jumped on my bike.
I peddled, peddled, peddled my way on over there (it's not too far) and arrived just as she was getting in the water.
She was mostly smilely and a little scowly at the cold water and the clouds that were blocking the sun. She kept looking over at Katie and I, smiling her big toothy grin. She was shy with the teacher, a big guy, but was happy to take her turn off the steps to do her kicks as he guided her around the shallow end.
I bet today she'll be blowing bubbles just like those other two little boys in her group.
Towards the end she was looking over at us and saying she was cold. Right about then it was time for a field trip over to the hot tub for an end-of-class warm up.
She was mad when I finally pulled her out of the hot tub to wrap her in a towel. Katie and I looked at each other with a knowing look about this awesome, opinionated, almost two-and-a-half-year-old who is coming into her own.
She changed her attitude when we told her about seeing Mama's bike out in the parking lot.
"I want to ride." she said.
So she rode home with me in her new seat on my bike.
"Woo hoo" she yelled and then chattered on as we made our way home. "Mama, I want to tell you about Max and Ruby. Mama, my helmet is too tight. Mama, where is your house? Mama, where is Katie? Mama, I tired. Mama, I love you."
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Glad you made it on time to see her get in to the water. What a great story to share with her when she is older, :)
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sweet story.
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OMG!! Such a cute story....
Mackenzie always {and still does} called me "Mama" and I just love it!! I am sure it fills your heart as it does mine!!
XOXO
A
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adorable! so glad you went.
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Just. So. Sweet. Ali, my heart is filled with happiness knowing how much JOY is in your life today and every day!
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What a truly happy story of those everyday moments that make up our life...so sweet. Now, question for you...your bike looks similar to one I'm considering...is it an Electra? And what is your local bike shop's name? I'm heading to Eugene on Saturday and looking for a new bike is on my list of to-do's...not sure what I'll do with no Ruthie-B's (darn!)...any suggestions for cool shops or scrapbook/stamp stores would also be much appreciated! Take care, Ali!
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This is such a happy post made me tear up a little. She is the sweetest thing and her little chatter makes her even sweeter. So glad you decided to go at the last minute and lucky you had a bike, I'm sure you would have tried to run there if you had to, lol. Great photos proud mama
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God is sooooooo good! Lost keys can be such a blessing when things like this happen. Frustrating at the moment, but better things come because of it. So glad that you went with your heart to go watch her lesson. Neither if you will forget this day. Blessings to you and your family.
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Aww, what a great post!! Those moments are the best...So glad you got to the pool on time. :)
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Ali,
Thanks so much for posting this. It is so awesome to be reminded that no matter what else is going on it is ok if we (mommy's) want to be crazy and just enjoy a moment of "mundane" in our lives.
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Kind of makes the sleep deprivation I'm experiencing with my new little guy right now all worth it. I love that you could just jump on your bike and go.
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loved this post!!!
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Go Anna! hmm FYI now I want a bike so I can ride w/my Sassy girl :) Ha...
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what a sweet story, ali! thank you for sharing!
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I really enjoyed reading this. My little jan Finn is just a few months younger than Miss Anna and gearing her express herself resonates with me. I am relishing (mostly) in Finn's expressing of his wants and dislikes bundled with developing language and communication skills. To see their personalities emerge is one of the miracles in life. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so publicly. I can't tell you how on so many occasions you have helped me place something in perspective. I started coming here for the art - I continue to come back for the entire package.
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I love this story... your sudden urge not to miss lessons, your frantic search for your keys, your rush to get there on time via bike, your description of her scowling at the cold water vs. the lack of sun, etc. You're a GREAT story-teller. Glad that you (and camera) made it there to capture her FIRST. And LOVE the 2-yr-old chatter... made me smile. :)
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Love this Ali! And I love the last photo of both you and Anna on the bike. What a sweet and sassy little girl you have :)
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so awesome.
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I was a nanny for 10 years and I loved EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF IT!!!
with that being said, I would NEVER want to miss out on my own kids things, I guess because I was a nanny for so long and did enjoy it so much, I figure I owe that same time and commitment to my own children!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you wanted to be there!!!
That speaks volumes of you Ali!
she's such a CUTIE!
tara
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We scrapbook to preserve moments like this :) Thanks for sharing.
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