walking the plank and diving deep put mama over the edge

On Sunday, we made our way down to the Rose Festival at Waterfront Village. Our plan was to check out the "pirate ships" and sort of avoid the carnival scene... it worked, for the most part. The kids loved being on the ship. Me? well... not so much.

The ships are docked and open to the public. So it was me, Pete, our two kids, and my niece. I am holding onto her hand as we walk the plank to get on the ship and all of a sudden I am overcome with fear. I could SEE my niece falling into the water. until we got on the ship it was all I could see. I mean, this was a tiny plank with no sides! The ship was sort of rocking in the water and the three kids wanted nothing but to lean over the edge of the rope fence (rope! yes). I was sick and scared. Could not WAIT to get back on land.

Then tonight we are at swimming lessons at DolFUN Academy. I have to say the name of the place because I think it is so impressive. These kids, who would not even put their faces in the water a month ago, jumped off the high ledge into the deep end and swam over to the ladder. Watching this also made me sick... my little babies were under the water! I couldn't believe it - nor could I breathe. Of course, they thought it was no big deal and think it hilarious that I said I was scared. (this class really is good; if you're looking for a warm-water, actual learn-to-swim kind of place, check them out: http://www.dolfunswimacademy.com/

So now I know what kind of scaredey-cat mama I am going to be. I mean AM. What happened? I used to love roller coasters and all that kind of thrill seeking. Now even the sight of the bungee jumpers give me the creeps. It's actually physical so I wonder if something got screwy with my ears? All I know is.. don't make me climb up those ladders to the tall slides at the park; don't force me to look down from the Tram window; don't ask me to walk the plank. And please please please let my little ones get these gene!