At the beginning of the summer, we made the decision NOT to join a pool, mostly because it costs about $400 for the cheapest option, and we just didn't know if we'd get our money's worth. So, to get our "water fun", Daddy took the day off on Tuesday and we went to Splash Down!
It was affordable, and just the right size for the kids. They had free life jackets to wear, a lazy river, about 8 slides, a lap pool, and a kids play area.
For the past few weeks it's been just HOT HOT HOT around here - somewhere in the 90s with about 50% humidity. But, on Tuesday, (just our luck) it was actually cool! Andrew and I shivered through a bit of the day, but the kids loved every minute! I love to see them growing up, doing their own things, and being so independent in the water. Clark didn't want to hold onto anyone's tube in the Lazy River. He liked the way the water pushed him downstream...until he got TOO far downstream and couldn't find us. Just as we said "I can't see Clark anymore", we noticed him on the side with the lifeguard crying. Poor guy - he stayed a little closer after that!
This slide was in the Children's Area, and was the perfect size for John. He could walk up to the top and come down at his own pace, and then do it again and again. When he'd get to the bottom, he'd check to see where I was, and then yell "I don't want to go home", and run back up to the top, over and over again! He is our least comfortable in the water, but I think that's starting to change. Overall, it was a great day!
3 comments:
Just saw the post about the baby! Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Wow! You have such a cute family! I can't believe you have 4 and one on the way. I guess I can, Jennifer has 5 and is trying for 6, but it is weird when you haven't seen someone for so long.
You are always more than welcome to enjoy some quality pool time at our pool. It can't compete with the excitement of Splash Down but water is always fun!! I love your family day adventure.
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