Splish Splash...

Summer time fun. 
Most of you know I am a mom, teacher, helpmate etc...but I have a secret identity in the summer.  I flash back to when I am 14 years old, all the way through high school and I become "Ms. Erica, swim teacher!"  I am kind of like Superman maybe more Wonderwoman, I stand on pool decks across Auburn, Alabama and instruct children of all ages.  I will have to say that this has always had to be one of the best jobs ever. I enjoy so many parts of teaching swimming lessons, the smiles of a child when he/she accomplishes something new or "scary", and how children smile with their eyes. 
There is one final reason I cherish teaching swimming lessons in the summer (besides the fabulous tan)children say and do the cutest things.  There is never a dull moment. Here are some of my favorite things and quotes of the summer....
One little boy choked on some water and came up telling me "his squeaker is broken." A reference to his favorite movie Toy Story.
While swimming on her back, practicing kicks, with the aide of a kick board, one 5 year old girl told me "My neck is tired."
Another 5 year old girl told me, "Ms. Erica! Those dark clouds are freaking me out!"
One of my favorite cuties, a 3 year old girl, who did not want to swim with me would cry and cry and in between sobs say..."but I love you, Ms. Erica."
A sweet 3 year old blond boy, who has the heart to please, but is a boy.  Would get up to do his own thing, (aka not do what he is supposed to) when I asked him if he is obeying, his answer, "but I y'am yistening."  
Although this was not a quote she defiantly deserves kudos,the mom who bravely took a seahorse (dive stick)in the face and did not respond in anger but with love receives five stars.  I don't think I could have responded the same way if one of my own children had done the same.
T