Sharpied Swimmers

 

First, I must forewarn you that you might hear alot about swim team in the next couple of days. So...lets start out with a part of swimming that I loved, that really had nothing at all to do with the sport, but more with the team spirit.  Can I say that I LOVED that I got to draw all over my kids for swim meets?  I mean, how many of you did that when you were younger?  When Amy was here visiting, we even discussed that...how we used to "tattoo" ourselves with sharpies when we were teen agers.  (I won't tell you about the time we pierced our belly buttons with safety pins, or when we...not today anyhow).  For swim team, I got to relive that experience. The drawing on backs with sharpies part. (No piercing, I promise.)  And, I loved it! I took my box of sharpies to every meet, and was usually met with at least a few more little ones (besides my own) who were lined up to get "marked up".  How many other Moms out there would love to draw all over your kids with Sharpie markers?  Come on, I want a head count, I'm not really that messed up, am I? Ok, ok, don't answer that!   

Ok, stop for a moment and look at that tush.  I mean, goodness gracious!! He's only FIVE, people, FIVE!! I know I'm gonna be in for it when he's older. He already has all the little girls chasing after him.  Man alive, he's gonna give me gray hairs soon! 

So, all summer, the kids wanted me to write...EAT MY BUBBLES...on their backs for their swim meets.  I couldn't bring myself to do it.  A little too cocky...or I'm a little too superstitious and thought it'd bring them their "worst game"...or, maybe it was a little too over that line -- you know the one.  But then, at this weekends City Championships (which I'm sure to go into more in depth tomorrow) I saw several parents wearing these t-shirts.

 

Apparently, in the world of swimming, their isn't that line, and I need not worry about it anymore...maybe?

 

Comments

[nikki]

Do those things wash off in the pool?? Very cute idea, very cute kids. Colby you little stud muffin' I feel a bit strange checking out a 5 year olds tushie :) Miss you all-

[Jamie]

I am assuming that the Sharpies are not difficult to wash off. I thought Sharpies were permanent markers and a pain in the tushie to wash off. The only way I would do that is if they washed off easily. My kids would love it though 8) Have a great night!!!