What I have been doing is trying to simultaneously stay cool and keep Squishy from getting bored. The kid wants to be outside, carrying sticks around and collecting leaves. Only, it's 90+ degrees everyday with lots of humidity! My pregnant self revolts...I am like a self-contained oven when I'm pregnant.
Our best discovery this summer? The Splash Pad.
There is a free, well-maintained (clean!) splash pad park about 25 minutes from our house and we are making it a habit. It's perfect for Squishy's age because:
1) There is no large body of water where I have be constantly on guard against drowning.
2) Squishy can take it at his own pace. It takes him a little while to warm up to the idea each time, but soon he's playing at full speed.
3) I can hang out and talk with friends (it's fun to go as a group!) while we all keep an eye on the little ones.
4) Afterwards, we're both tuckered out and take great naps.
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| Squishy thinks buckets are so cool. |
Have you ever taken your kids to a Splash pad?
P.S. I'll keep you posted on the much-anticipated sourdough bread.
P.S.S. Did I mention that today is Andrew's last day of school and then he gets a 2 week break? Party!!!
I don't know if this is cheating, but I posted my link anyway. This is really chronicling my adventure last week, but I didn't get it written until later and really, it's still going on and will be for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI heart splash pads and kiddie pools. Our pool has a kiddie pool area that we stay in a lot. And this pregnant mama loves it - not to mention so do the girls!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! In KC we had a splash pad area and we went a few times, but I think the boys were a bit too young to enjoy it. What a great find for you and the little guy! Plus, with the added bonus of chipolte...sounds like a wonderful adventure! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun! We have a park like this too. WAY less stressful to take 3 non-swimmers there!
ReplyDeleteWe have found a splash pad in the town where we just moved, and we love it! It really is the best place to bring kids (we are in a really hot climate, as well) that's free and wears them out!!
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ReplyDeletehmmm...I have been having a really difficult time posting comments recently...even on my own blog! But it seems to work here! YAY!
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOVE our splashpads!!! We have 3 close by and are there atleast once a week! They are GREAT!!! :o)
Alicia, thank you for your comment last week! I still cant reply for some reason. argh.
xo Marissa
Yea splash pads, and yea worn out toddlers! There used to be one right across the street from the house where I was a nanny. Unfortunately, they moved before I was big and pregnant so we just stayed inside or in the shade a lot at the end of last summer. There is a kiddie pool one block from our house now but it's not warm enough yet : ( I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun adventure, score on the Chipotle too!
PS is your belly showing? I wanna see!
^^^ Yes, yes! Belly pictures, please!!!
ReplyDeleteWe do have one here but I never know when it's working, so we haven't been, so we'll have to see if they post hours or anything like that. What fun! I have been at a practicum the past 3 days so I have not blogged much about our adventures, but maybe you'll hear about the practicum next week because that was definitely an adventure for me! Have a lovely weekend, and yay for the next 2 weeks with hubby home! Enjoy!
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