Pool Time!

We have decided that it was time for a splash in the pool. Sweetpea and I arrived first at Blessy's house. That was good because she had the chance to play with Vin and Nicko.

The day was hot and we didn't want the kids to jump into the water without lunch. So that was the rule: no lunch, no swim. And of course, Sweetpea (of all kids!) was starting to get impatient.

Blessy's pork roast was good. All of us were enjoying the meal when Blessy's co-worker, Dara came with her son, Damon. She's a Laosian - tanned skin with chinky eyes and pretty smile. We immediately shifted talking in English so she could join us in our conversation.

At the pool, Sweetpea tried all kinds of floaties around and decided that the floatie with a banana and palm tree was her favorite. For a little while, she and Zack were always together at the pool. Every once in a while, Jade and Jasmine would play with her. Then I taught her how to navigate her floatie with her arms and legs. After a few minutes, she didn't want anyone to push her floatie anymore.

But we had icecream, too (like usual!). So the kids hurried up to get out of the pool!