Today is a day that Heathen #1 has been waiting for and working towards since he was 9 years old. Today is his first high school swim meet and he'll be swimming for the same school as the Asst. Zookeeper did. He wasn't excited AT ALL when he came down the steps this morning.
The high school swim team dresses for school on the days of swim meets. Everyone in khakis and white shirts, boys in red ties. They also wear their warm up jackets. They really look nice as a group.
Usually, Heathen #1 has to be bombed out of bed and barely makes it down the steps in time to stumble to the bus in time. This morning was different. He was up early and ironed his own shirt. After I watched him struggle with his tie for several LONG minutes, I finally gave in and started to snicker at his attempts. The Heathens are not tie-wearing children. Not surprising since the Asst. Zookeeper is not a tie-wearing person on a regular basis.
Heathen #1 was tolerant of my snickering and waited until I had regained my composure. He then politely asked me to give him a hand.
I must say, I was quite proud to claim him as mine after he was all ready to go. Good luck tonight, Heathen. You have put in the time in the pool. Have fun. The Asst. Zookeeper and I will be poolside as always. We couldn't be more proud.
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