The Waterpark...(A Quick Story)

So, our day at the water park was...well, let me start over.  It wasn't an actual water park.  It had water, a pool, a splash island with two fun toddler slides, and a big, menacing, bucket perched on hinges so that it could tower over us and soak everyone within a 5 mile radius.  And it happened approximately every 32 seconds.  Joy. 

It was so much fun for Jackie.  He got to showcase all of his water moves.  He explored with and without his water shoes.  He stayed above water, and then he plunged in like an injured sea lion, only to pop back up with a smile on his face as he happily rubbed the water out of his eyes.  He gained confidence by the second, and since we haven't enrolled him in official swim lessons yet, I was happy with his progress having no formal training. 

I followed him up the stairs.  Down the stairs.  Around every corner of splashy surprise until I saw him catch my eye as he told me with just a look that he was ready to try the slides.  Oh boy.  I wasn't ready.  Being there by myself, the math was simple.  One of me was not enough to ensure that this didn't end in a heart attack with a side of disaster.  How could I be both at the top to make sure he goes down ok, and also at the bottom to catch him at the same time? 

No matter because I didn't have time to wonder.  He was already up at the top, and he was pulling away from me, pleading for me to let go of him.  I let go.  But then as he disappeared down the slide, it dawned on me. 

$#!t!  I gotta go too. 

So, I thump-thumpity-thumped down the toddler slide and found Jackie waiting for me at the bottom, clapping and cheering for me.  The little sweetheart.   

After we left, I had to change Jackie's clothes and put him into a dry diaper.  Note to self: don't give your toddler Pringles right before he's going to sneeze four times and spray them on every square inch of the back seat, plus on you.  There's your share, Mommy.

Post Story Disclaimer: I have no pictures of this adventure.  And that's for the best.