In which I put forth too much of an effort for a very small rewardJuly 15th, 2008 @ 7:01 am
I woke up extra early yesterday to ensure I would get to work a little early. I wanted to make sure I got off a little early.
I raced to pick up Babboo at school. Then we raced home. I frantically got the meat for dinner doused in marinade while crazily throwing sunscreen, water bottles and swim diapers into the backpack.
I took my work clothes off and threw them on the bedroom floor while I shimmied into my bikini and cover up. Babboo and I put our sandals on, I grabbed a blanket and my sunglasses and we raced out to load the car.
I open the sunroof; pumped up some Old 97’s on the stereo and we drove the 45 minutes to meet up with some old friends at the wading pool at a city park.
“Do you want to go swimming with Bronzx and her mommy?”
“Yes!”
“Do you want to put your swim diaper on and get in the water?”
“Oh, Yes. Babboo want to go swimming!”
“Do you like to swim?”
“Oh yes!”
Finally(!) we got to the park. I parked the car, loaded my arms up with all of our gear and we hurried to find our friends, who were waiting for us.
I put the blanket down on the grass and, for the first time that day, relaxed a bit. I got Babboo all ready to get in the water, the entire time asking him if he was excited to get in the water.
Oh yes, he was very excited.
Once he got in the water, all he wanted to do was this:
“Don’t you want to play in the water?”
“No. Babboo sit.”
“Do you want to go and splash over there with Bronx?”
“No. Sit here.”
“Well, at least smile for mommy.”
And that’s how the rest of our afternoon went.
Fun times.
City Living · My Sweet Babboo · Old 97's
Erika
said,
July 15, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I am so jealous of that pool. Can you find one like that for me here? Is it even hot enough there to get in the water? I think it’s sweet he just sat still. At least he will wear sandals and a swim diaper!
Liza
said,
July 15, 2008 at 6:44 pm
That pool does look amazing! Our neighborhood shallow kiddie pool generally has approximately 100x as many people in it, and I think it’s smaller.
Nic
said,
July 15, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Oh I am cracking up. I guess it was his idea of fun. Too cute.
HollowSquirrel
said,
July 16, 2008 at 12:56 am
I love Babboo. He knows a good time when he sits in it.
Kim
said,
July 16, 2008 at 1:17 am
Too funny! At least he looks like he is having fun!
Christar
said,
July 16, 2008 at 1:43 am
Haha, I have been there far too many times with Zach. Like the first year we took him to Lagoon and he acted excited… until we got there and he screamed as soon as we got in line for the train, and didn’t stop until we left the park about 10 minutes later.
Babboo looks adorable!!! and at least he got somewhat in the pool. Did you get in the pool with him?
marci
said,
July 16, 2008 at 2:52 am
So cute! I would have just liked to sit there and chill, too. Maybe he had a busy day at school and just wanted to hang out…
I always have these super expectations for my kids to really love something I put a lot of time and effort into, but most of the time they just don’t get into it…. does that make any sense? Oh well. They definitely come with their own personalitites and ideas…
heidikins
said,
July 16, 2008 at 8:17 am
Hahahahahaaaaa! This is hilarious! That first pic of him is absolutely classic.
Great post.
xox
Dugi.
said,
July 16, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I love him. Babboo is the cutest!
Eve
said,
July 20, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Where is this place? I want to take my kids there!