This week we will be taking our son to a Water park near us. He loves the water! Ever time we go he goes until he is nearly asleep. We have taken breaks through out the day, he's a bit older so I'm curious to see if he can make it all day.
By the time this post we will be back at home. I'm going to try and add to this post while I'm there. He gets so excited, we all do really. It's fun having some one else cook and clean and your only focus is having a great time. We usually end our evenings with movies and snacks from the bakery.
Another fun thing I'm doing is I'm not talking about it before we go. I'm going to wait until we are in the car or maybe even when we are pulling in. He has heard bits and pieces but he usually doesn't believe things unless I say that we are doing something. I guess I shouldn't say believe I mean he doesn't get it.
On our way to the water park he kept saying "I'm going to be so excited!" He was! We got there and they were so busy they put us on a list to call us when our room was ready. So we went up to the arcade and played for a bit. He kept wanting to go to the pool. I wanted to be in the room first. Luckily we didn't have to wait long. We actually ended up switching rooms. I really like being on the second floor where we can get to the pool easily and to the restaurants.
We got into our room and then got ready for the pool. He had such a good time. In the past he didn't like going through the openings that have water rushing down. This time he was doing figure eights through both openings. I was impressed. We got a little hungry so we left the pool to clean up and find some food.
After we ate we all snuggled up and got some rest. The next morning we realized the day before took a little more out of us than expected. We woke up a little late but that didn't stop us. We got back to the water park and played for a long time. We stopped for lunch and a nap. As soon as we got up we went back to the water park. They have a story time at night so we put on our pjs and listen to the story with hot chocolates. We ended the evening playing at the arcade. We racked up tickets in no time. I actually think he likes the arcade and pool about 50/50. He enjoys doing the rides and games with his daddy.
My husband and I enjoyed this token game where you feed coins onto a shelf full of coins, tokens and cards. Then if you do it just right it pushes stuff over the edge and hopefully that pushes more things over the final edge. We also hit a jackpot and got a thousand tickets on one game. We were discussing that the arcade is like training kids to go to Casino's when they are older.
The next morning we had a good breakfast then packed up of the day and also cash in our winnings at the arcade. The kiddo made out, the prizes seemed a bit better this time. We picked out a toy that looked like a light spinner. Come to find out it shoots our sparks. I over reacted and took it away. I should give it back to him. I sometimes want to protect him a little too much. I remember being able to walk over to my friends house when I was little. I didn't walk on the road or anything but I did go on a long path. I have been thinking more and more about how people today are raising children then when I was growing up. We do have to be a bit more careful these days. But I have a little boy who is excited to learn and I don't want him to grow up in fear. I want him to travel and enjoy things that are new and not second guess himself.
So while keeping this in mind. I stood back a bit at the water park this past week and let him explore a bit. Yeah he fell down but he learned to slow down with out me yelling at him. We also, I was so nervous, went around the corner when Xander was sitting down at game in the arcade to see if he would look for us. He did luckily! It still made my heart heavy. I do have to say I won't be letting him play outside by him self yet. But I also won't be holding him back as much. He really is growing up and he is paying attention to his surroundings.
Every time we come to this park it gets better and better. Meaning my son, he is becoming an independent little boy. Next fall he starts Kindergarten and I'm still nervous. I know he will do well but I don't think I like him growing up so fast.
Well that was our little adventure! It went by so fast, it was needed for our family though. We get busy in our lives so it's nice to step back and be together. Please share with us some of the small adventures your family takes.
Have a great weekend!
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