This morning, we all got up and got ready for the dentist. We somehow convinced the kids that we’d eat AFTER their appointment, which was at 9 am, in addition to the 30 minutes after the fluoride treatment. They agreed, and we headed to the dentist’s as their first wave of visits. We were the first to arrive, followed by two other patients. Brandon was sent for panos, while Peyton got started on her cleaning right away. She didn’t answer the hygienist regarding flavor of toothpaste. Maybe there were too many choices. She looked to Brandon, but the hygienist called her out on it, “What? You’re waiting for your brother to answer so you can get the same thing?” She finally said, “Strawberry.” Another kid was having some procedure done, while the fourth was having a cleaning in the center row of chairs. Peyton was done before Brandon even came back! We didn’t go with him, figuring he’d be okay. Peyton didn’t know he was gone until she sat up and looked around for him. She was given a clean bill of health, and the hygienist even said, “Great work on the hygiene!” No cavities, phew! She wanted to go back to the front area where the ipads were, so Dave hung out there with him. Brandon finally came back, and the dentist went over his panos. He still has teeth coming out, obviously, but we had photo evidence. It was amazing, and gross, at the same time. Dave went in search of a breakfast spot nearby, but came up empty. We headed to another place, but it wasn’t open until 11 am, and it was just past 1030 am. So, we tried another place, and the kids each had a bagel sandwich, while Dave had a bulgogi burrito. I was hoping for oatmeal and fruit, so I ended up not getting anything since that wasn’t on the menu. I waited until we got home to eat, then it was naptime. We awoke for Peyton’s bridging/promotion ceremony for girl scouts. It was held at the park, and there was going to be a swim party after, but she didn’t want to participate because of her nails! Such a girl! When we arrived and saw everyone dressed for the pool, she had second thoughts and wanted to go in. She huffed a bit, and then after I told her we’d go back home to change, she changed her tune. The ceremony was quick, and then Dave dropped us back home so we could change and head back. We did just that; luckily, the pool was close to home. She had a great time with her friends. This is the pool where she first took lessons, so it was familiar. However, the diving board was calling her name. I told her she had to take the swim test first. We headed to ask one lifeguard what we needed to do, then she got cold feet. The diving board was open, and the line of kids was about 5-6. After the line cleared, the diving board was closed, and the deep end was open. That is just free swim in the deep area. She worked up her nerve again, and we went to the lifeguard. I told him she wanted to take the test. She didn’t want to tell him directly. She swam out her lap, then grabbed the wall. I told her to come back, and she did, though it was a bit slower than before. She rested a bit on her back, but eventually, she made it back to me. Then, I told her to grab her breath, and then she’d have 1 minute of treading water. She started out too close to the lapline, so I had her move away. I didn’t catch when she started, so I couldn’t help her with a countdown, but later, the lifeguard called, “You’re good!” But then he turned to me and said, “Just keep an eye on her, okay?” Um, uh, sure, dude. I told him she just wanted to do the diving board. It was still closed at that time, but she just wanted to hang out on the ‘other’ side of the line. I was a bit nervous, as I didn’t know if I could save her, but she just spent her time going down and touching the floor with her hand. One of the dads had an underwater camera, so I’d asked him to help me take pictures of her as he was for his own son when he jumped. Finally, it opened up, and she got out to line up. Jake, a third grader, brother of one of the girls, headed over behind her. They waited together until it was their turn, then she went. Her first dive I missed, as I was too busy making sure she had her goggles on and didn’t drown. I had my camera up, but I didn’t push the button. Oopsies, luckily, Peyton gave me 7 more chances 🙂 Here’s her second:
Another…
Launching herself…
She was a diving machine! The dad showed me one picture where it looked like Peyton’s bottom almost touched the bottom of the pool! She’s a shortie now, so I hope that wasn’t the case! I can’t imagine how far she’d get if she were taller! She started getting more bold, starting back to the end of the board and running up as she saw some of the adults doing.
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We had a quiet night home, and then after the kids went to bed, I started to pack. It is quite daunting! I got through Peyton’s stuff, and then I’m working on mine. Brandon’s will be next, then Dave’s on his own! Tomorrow, we’ll celebrate Father’s Day with my dad.
I found her first dive, almost three years ago, at the same park:
