Water Water water

The best thing about summer I think is water. Water that falls from the sky, water in a pool, water off the beach. Water. It has been much needed the past few days. All the plants have been drying out and the humidity almost unbearable (though I enjoy the heat others don't). So it was great when we received much thunderstorms over the weekend and yesterday. But with water comes choices. Choices on what to do with the kids. Summer is wonderful to be outside, moving, and discovering new things. Hardly any clothing is required and you can just spontaneous go for a bike ride or a walk. But on those days that rain you have to be more creative as a parent. So on Saturday we took the kids to the Delaware Children Museum. We really enjoy this place. Then off to Champps for a free meal, and afternoon naps. Karl took Carlita to go see Toy Story 3 in 3D which they told me was awesome. I can't wait to go.

On Sunday we traveled to Killen's Pond State Park in Felton, DE. Roughly over a hour from our place, this state park has a water park. It was so neat! What a hidden treasure right in middle Delaware. The water park had two main sections with several components: the toddler area and the big pool. For the toddler area there was two pools for little ones to slide and play in water. Luke was really enjoying himself on the slides, doing it over and over. Carlita has become quite a fish in water, jumping around and working hard to learn how to swim. My favorite was two frog slides. The big pool had several components. First it's handicap accessible and has a beach-entry (which means you walk into it). There were water umbella and spinning devices shooting out water. That whole section is under three feet which allowed Carlita to splash all around. The next section was a deeper section for us adults. We went in there once with the kids but with me being short and the kids hanging on to me we left quickly. The next section was so cool - 6 "lily pads" that kids can walk around while holding onto a rope. I didn't think that Carlita could do this but she did (see the video). I am always amazed by her abilities. The last section was two BIG slides that anyone over 48 inches could go on. So that meant Dad and Mom took turns going down them which was so much fun. We did a little picnic outside the park and then played more in the water. Luke fell off the picnic table and got a bad bruise on the back of his head. These kids I tell you. Luke after a while was getting cranky so we left and he passed out in the carseat in two seconds. We know how to wear these kids down. Then we drove back home, but did a ice cream stop n Dover at Vitelli's shaved ice. Google maps on mobile devices is great but sometimes directions can be challenging. We got a bit lost but we found it evidently which was worth it.

I love weekends with my family and the little adventures we take. It's hard to believe summer is almost over for us. The next weekends will be spent with family and then August training begins which means no life for me until after opening.