Cosima and Delphine walked hand in hand, at a slow but steady pace. As they watched their little bundle of joy toddle along in front..
Delphine shouted "April!" The toddler turned around..
"Not too fast"
Cosima tugged at Delphine's hand and gave her a little smirk.
"What?" Delphine asked
"Chill out, she's about 2ft ahead of us" she let out a small laugh
Delphine shook her head and carried on walking..
Today was April's first swimming lesson. Delphine insisted that they waited until she was 3 years old, and as her birthday was just a week ago, Cosima jumped at the chance to put their daughter name down.
Cosima sighed.."Delphine don't look so scared, she'll be fine, I'll be there the whole time"
Delphine turned to her wife.."I know Cosima, I just wish I could be there myself too"
It's a Saturday, and Delphine had gotten a call to go into work.. She had tried to reason with them but it was 'apparently urgent!'
April interrupted their conversation as she shouted..
"Momma!" Her hand pointing to the doors of the public pool.
Cosima laughed "Okay kiddo"
She reached out for the toddlers hand.. April reached up instead, wanting to be carried.. "No lil buddy, you gotta be a big girl"
Delphine smiled as she watched the two of them.
April cried out.. "But momma!"
Cosima sighed.."Uhh fine" She picked up the toddler and tickled her a little.. They all laughed.
"You give into her too easily Cosima" Delphine said..
Both Cosima and April looked at Delphine..
"I know but she's just so cute" She tickled her again, making her burst out in laughter.
"Okay okay" Delphine said.. "I have to go"
April pouted and reached out for Delphine..
She kissed the toddlers forehead and tickled her a little.. "You be good for your momma okay?"
"Okay" She said still laughing..
Delphine then turned to Cosima..
"And I'll see you later mon amour" She leaned over to kiss her wife softly, on the lips. Cosima pulled her in closer..
Their kiss was broken by a little face kissing the both of them.. They both laughed..
"Okay, come on!"
Delphine nodded, as she fixed her coat.
"Make sure to call me and let me know how everything went Cosima"
She grinned.."Of course I will, and as I said.. don't worry"
Delphine laughed a little "I'll try!" She reached out for Cosima's face, tracing her thumb around her lips..
Cosima spoke, breaking Delphine's gaze..
"Go on you're going be late!"
Delphine came back to reality..
"Okay!" She laughed.. "I'll go"
"Wave bye to mommy, April" Cosima said..
And as asked she waved, shouting.. "Bye bye" to her mommy
Cosima looked at April.. "Okay kiddo, you all set?"
April smiled.. "Yes!" She said excitedly.
Cosima walked through the doors, still carrying April in her arms. She paid, then the pair of them made their way to the changing room..
As they walked past, April saw the pool through the glass, her face suddenly looking nervous..
Cosima noticed.. and she leaned down to her daughters level..
"What's up lil buddy?"
April pointed at the pool..
"I've got to go in there?" She asked..
"Mhmm.. you'll go in there with the other kids.. and you're gonna learn how to swim"
April turned and grabbed hold of her momma tight.
"Hey, you'll be okay, don't worry bug" She held her daughter.. "I'll be there the whole time okay?"
April looked up..
"The whole time?"
Cosima nodded.. "Yep!" She smiled..
"Okay" April said quietly, grabbing hold of Cosima's hand..
"I promise.." Cosima paused.. "You're gonna become a little fishy!"
April laughed, as Cosima ruffled her daughters hair, and kissed her forehead..
