Last Saturday we headed to a graduation party for a guy who works with tom. It was outside - beautiful sunny day. Corbin loved that there were big kids (meaning grade schoolers) letting him linger near them.
The yard was small enough that we could see him no matter where he wandered. He was never more than 10 feet from us. Including over at this koi pond in the corner of the yard. The bigger kids were throwing leaves in. So after they moved away, Corbin began to do so.
And then lightening fast, he fell in.
I don't remember much but I do know that when I got there I couldn't see him.
So I jumped in and fished him out.
He was ok. I was ok. I couldn't let go of him for a long time. And I couldn't breathe regularly for a really long time. And I cried and cried once we got to the car. It still makes me really emotional to think about.
It was another one of those mom moments when I realize that my connection to this little guy is much more than I ever understood before. Good to know.
He has a couple scrapes on his leg. So do I. I also have a few bruises. Like this one on my ankle.
Not sure how to wrap this up. Not
sure what the right witty phrase or moral of the story is. But I am glad those instincts override all else.
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Oh my gosh, you lived my worst nightmare. SO SO glad that Corbin is okay (and that you are ok too).
ReplyDeleteI am glad all turned out well. That is scary. Thank you for the reminder. How deep was the pond? Just curious. I know a baby can drown in a few inches of water. We have a pond in my neighborhood that makes me nervous and it is DEEP!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Momma Bear. So glad you're all ok!
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