Summer days are often uncomfortably hot
and the kids like to play in the small inflatable 2-ring wading pool I
have for them. It doesn’t hold much water, but they can splash each
other and cool off.
One day last summer while Kelsi was
taking her nap, Sophia had the pool all to herself. She laid down and
put her head on the pillow-soft top ring which allowed just enough room
for her legs to stretch to the other side. After a few minutes of
hearing no chatter and no splashing, I looked up to see her totally
relaxed, her eyes closed and arms floating at her sides. I got out of
my chair and upon closer inspection, I realized she was asleep.
I didn’t want to wake her (she was finally
quiet, for heaven’s sake!), but I wanted her protected from the sun. I
asked Sherry to help me place the lawn chaise over the pool to put
Sophia in shade. The task was accomplished and Sophia slept on.
Several minutes later, the lawn
service crew came by. They cordially greeted me and I signaled with a
finger to my lips that they should be quiet. I received a quizzical
look, so I pointed at what was in the pool under the chair. They
slowly lifted the chaise and with gentle smiles on their faces, shook
their heads in amazement when they saw Sophia asleep in the water.
And Sophia continued to sleep.
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