Water Baby

Oh the perks of being a teacher!  Even though I am working a ton this summer, my summer school schedule means that I am done around noon every day.  Last week, Cal and I met up with a few teacher friends and their kids at Waterford Oaks. It's no Schlitterbahn, but it is local and was perfect for our kids ranging from 4 months to 10 years.  The toddlers spent most of the time in the kiddie pool. It has a zero depth entry, water squirters, a play structure and a large dumping bucket. 

Scoping out the pool.

Getting braver...

Playing with all of the fun toys!

Cal was tentative at first, but pretty soon he was up to his chest and splashing around.  He was a little pissed when we took a snack break.  However, he perked right up when one of the other teachers gave him a chocolate chip cookie!

Thanks for the cookie Miss Heather!

Before we left, I took Cal in the big wave pool. He had been eyeing it all day, and with our trip to the beach only a week away, I was curious to see how he would handle the waves.  He loved it!  There was zero fear.  He kept walking until he could no longer touch and giggled every time a wave would upset his balance.  I am sure I gave a few lifeguards heart attacks when I let him attempt to regain his own footing before I gave him a hand.  I want him to be confident in the water and not freak out every time he gets his face wet or goes under.

I didn't even think twice about taking him to such a big place solo, but it was a bummer to not be able to get good pictures.  Hopefully next time Daddy can join us!