Some sort of scheming between the two of you brought about a determination to swim in the pool today. The conversation went as follows, in which M = Mom, C = Colt, and J = Jax.
J: Can we go swimming?
M: It's too cold for swimming.
C: It feels so good outside. [It was 71 degrees.]
M: Well the pool temperature is lower than the air temperature and look at all the leaves in the pool!
J: It'd be fun to swim with leaves!
So my gears started turning and I thought 1) it sure is hard rationalizing things with you after you've been at Grandpa & Grandma's house for the night, 2) the best way to learn a lesson is to experience it, and 3) I can totally use this determination as leverage!
M: If you boys eat a healthy lunch and then have rest time, I'll let you step in the pool for a few minutes.
Well, wouldn't you know it, the minute rest time was over you were both putting on your swimsuits!
J: This is chilly! [It was 66 degrees!]
C: It feels better here.
J: I think I'll just sit here on the side.
....5 minutes later...
M: Come get your towels!
After passing along the stubborn gene, neither of you admitted how frigid the water was...but I think it's safe to say that you won't be asking to swim again for a few more months. : )
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