Tragic reminder

We are putting extra locks on our doors today. Paul is doing it right now. Mika is barking up a storm at the pounding and drilling. 

This extra security is necessary not to keep intruders out, but to to contain precious little ones in.  Two events this week brought this gap in security to our attention.

First, the drowning of twin boys in their grandmother's Arlington pool.  Their father had stopped at the house to check on his mother.  He let his guard down for mere minutes.  Minutes.  The two boys.... you know.  A father's worst nightmare.   

Second, the same day this horrible tragedy was reported, we left granddaughter Addie, age 2 1/2, unguarded for several minutes in the family room watching TV.  We were in the next room watching an important soccer game.  Distracted.  Problem is, Addie's TV room leads to the backyard and the backyard swimming pool.  Even though the door was locked, she can open it.  Even though she knows the rules, she's 2 1/2. 

Every family with a swimming pool who heard the tragic story this week I assure you was reassessing their own pool saftey.  I guarantee we are not the only ones installing extra locks as a result of this tragedy.  Their deaths will have prevented other deaths and injuries.  I am sure of that.

The time it has taken me to write this blog, Paul has finished installing locks that are out of reach of an adverturous child. 

Our hearts go out to the family mourning the loss of their darling boys.