Pool Party

For three years, Jamahl has been planning a pool party that we have never gotten around to having.  Every summer he talks and talks about it but we have never had the time or energy to do it.  A few weeks ago, while I was at the hospital with Keyan, my mom called to say they were choosing a date and sending out invitations…this party had to happen.  “More power to ya,” I thought, but I knew it was something that we needed to do.  So, over the course of the last month, Grammie and Jamahl sent out invitations, bought all of the supplies, planned games, and looked forward to the big day.  As yesterday approached, spirits were high as the kids kept checking the weather channel and the last minute squirt guns were purchased.  We ended up having seven of Jamahl’s classmates, plus him, and he even let his sisters join right in.  It was his choice whether his sisters could come or not, and not only did he let them stay, but he included them in the games, food, and all of the fun.  Keyan of course stayed inside due to the 11 other crazy kids in the pool, but she had fun hanging out one-on-one with Daddy and Poppie.  After an afternoon of games, pizza, pop, candy, and craziness, we all declared the party a success.  Thanks Mom, for making it happen!!  You are the best Grammie in the world.

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