My Kid is Me

Jumping off the Pier at Davis Bay

My kid is a great swimmer.  She loves being in the water and she is a proficient swimmer.  There is no doubt in my mind she could jump off the pier and swim in the ocean.  Seize the day.  Today she wanted to jump off the pier in Davis Bay.  She’s never done this before, but has wanted to do it for years.  All ready with her swimsuit on, she walked onto the pier, and looked down at the ocean.  Deja vu.  It was like being at the PNE.  Lots of anticipation… lots of procrastination… Too much over thinking led to self-doubt and uncertainty.  My husband and I were there to support her, but in the end, it was up to her.  With a deep breath, she decided to jump.  Wheeee... She did it!  No problem.  Then, she climbed up the chain ladder within a few seconds ready to jump off the pier again.  The fear was gone.  Wheeee... there she goes again… and again… and again.  My kid is me.  She teaches me soooooo much.  Jump.  It’s not as bad as you think it might be.  In fact, you might even like it.  Wheeee…