We cover the following towns: Long Beach, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Island Park, Lido Beach, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Baldwin and Freeport.
This past weekend I went to the Oceanside Pool. As some of you know, it's not heated. It's not exactly the Polar Bear Club, but still a bit on the cool side for my taste. The kids don't seem to care but I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to going in. My daughters and their friends were having a great time when my 9 year old asked me to join her in the pool. Ok, not so much asked but begged, "It would be so much fun to swim together, play Marco Polo and splash each other in the face". So I did what any sane mom would do, I pointed to my best friend who was already swimming in the pool and told her to go swim with Aunt Kim. After I said it, I saw the look of disappointment on her face and thought...on my deathbed I'd be sorry I didn't swim that one time with my daughter. There will be plenty of opportunities in her teen years to say no, so let's enjoy 9 for as long as we can. So in I go and to no one's surprise had a great time.
About 30 minutes later my daughter (the one who begged me to swim) now wants me to jump off the high diving board. I had figured I already took the gold for "mom of the year" but apparently there was another event in our summer Olympics. I reluctantly said ok and started up the ladder. I'll spare you the embarrassing details, but after a failed first attempt I stewed up my courage, threw on my "year of fear" big girl pants (swimsuit?) and made it all the way to the top. I walked that green terror plank with confidence and jumped for the gold...(metaphorically one would say it was my leap of faith, in actuality I couldn't get off that board fast enough).
After that jump I got my gold medal alright...it was the sound of a 9 year old shouting "Yay mommy!"
Hope this can inspire you to do the same.
We want to welcome our newest sponsor, Dr. Doug Orthodontics PLLC.
We also welcome the newest addition to our local volunteering article, C the Difference: Cory Cares.
O-side CrossFit added a 9:30AM class to their schedule. Drop the kids off at camp and come join me in getting into shape this summer. I hate exercising but I love CrossFit and this is THE BEST facility in our area.
Macaroni Kid Discounts - Mention MACARONI KID and Get These Great Savings:
Walking with Dinosaurs the Arena Spectacular: $10 off per ticket using promo code MACKID. Valid on Wednesday-Friday 7PM shows and Sunday's show at 5PM. Valid on all price levels. Not valid on special opening night price.
Breathe N Flow Yoga: 10% off any membership.
Leslie Renee Photography: FREE 8x10 Print.
Ocean Ride Cycling Studio: First class free and 15% discount on your first package purchase.
Oceanside Farmigo: Discount code is 10off20 for $10 off your first order of $20 or more.
O-Side Cross Fit: They are offering a special rate of $100 per month for the first 3 months.
Yogi Stars: $5 off first class.
Enjoy your week!
~Ellen
