It's been a wild summer so far. We have a lot of new kids this year and they've been really good. We had two days at the pool, and that was exciting for some who have never been swimming. It's just wonderful to see the expression on some children's faces when they experience the water for the first time. It's about the best fun there is.
Taking 36 children to the pool is no easy chore. There is a lot of planning and some strategy to making it all run smoothly. First it's getting everyone dressed, then slicked down with sun screen, then getting on the bus. They all seem to know where they are supposed to be, so that helps. We don't have any running into the deep end.
Lunch has been very well received, so that helps too. On swim days, they will eat anything, but they want to eat it quickly and get back to play. "If I eat that, can I play?" Filling up after a long swim is important.
We went back to swim after lunch for another hour, and the kids loved it. That makes a full day of swimming. I'm sure some of the younger children were probably pooped. But being exhausted in summer because a child was out in the adventure is a good thing.
Tomorrow is our trip to the zoo. It's going to be hot, and we will let them completely drench in the water play, so dress them in very very light clothes.
We will picnic at Price Park and then go back to school.
Thanks for writing Vonda. It was great seeing Abby too. I hope her summer is a great one!
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