Splash Pad

When Lexi lived in Payson we would usually see her every day.  When she moved to Alpine we agreed that when newborn life mellowed out a little bit we would make an effort to see each other once a week.  I would go up there one week and she would come here the next.

Lexi scouted out a splash pad for us to play at and we decided that would be a fun outing. It took us FOREVER to get there (Macklyn keeps changing her clothes, Layla keeps pooping every where- I’m not a professional at getting two kids out of the house yet) but we eventually made it and it was great.

We had invited a couple other friends to join us at the splash pad but no one else was able to make it.  I am so grateful Macklyn isn’t shy because she was able to have a fun time with all the kids there even though they were complete strangers.

While Macklyn was running around having fun, the babies slept under the umbrella.  We are starting the cousin sleep overs early!

Lexi and I sat on the grass with the babies where we could easily see Macklyn.  Every once and a while Macklyn would come over to check in and make sure we were keeping the babies cool enough.  Have I mentioned she thinks she is a little mom herself?

After a long, fun time playing in the water we were melting in the sun and decided to start the walk back to Lexi’s apartment.  Macklyn was starting to get tired which meant her self discipline was on a steep decline. After we stop for snow cones and she accidentally knocked mine over (“Mom, I just wanted to try it.  You said wait, but I couldn’t!”) and almost had to be carried home because she decided she was done walking, I decided she needed to take a nap before I took her home.

Macklyn wasn’t happy about being in the crib (she is a big girl, after all), but eventually she gave in and was 100x more delightful upon waking.  We watched Tarzan 2 before heading home after a fun day.

Poor Macklyn has to deal with us learning the best way to do everything but for the most part she takes it all in stride.  I have some incredible little girls.

It was so fun playing at the new splash pad and we look forward to going back again.  Especially now that we have done it once and know how to make the next time run smoother. Bring on the fun times!