The Baby {who has outgrown that name and somehow become a full-blown Toddler}, has developed a keen interest in water over the past few weeks. And, if there’s anything we know for sure about her personality it’s that she doesn’t do anything half-heartedly. So, naturally, she doesn’t just like water. She loves water. She thinks about it all the time. She talks about it all the time. “Wah-ree, wah-ree, wah-ree” is her plea.
And, so when I saw that the Water Wheel Play Table was on clearance for $14 {since it’s apparently already time to make way for back-to-school merchandise in the toy store}, I knew she needed it.
But, please note how the children pictured here on the box are playing with their water table.
And, then, notice how a real child plays with the water table. First, I suspected she was drinking the water straight out of that little pitcher. She tried to play it off, but when she started choking on her second attempt to guzzle some, it gave her away.
Then, she tried this not-so-subtle maneuver because playing with the water using only her hands was boring. Once a child has seen a real swimming pool, it’s over. Nothing less will do.
The second day she got even more brazen and climbed completely in. And, it was this decision that has resulted in the temporary suspension of her water table privileges.
Such fearless behavior around water has also landed her in a special float suit. I know it’s not flattering and perhaps not the most comfortable swim attire. But, safety first. I think she’ll warm up to it soon…
In other water-related news the Preschooler has discovered that she wields quite a bit of power so long as she carries this with her wherever she goes outside.
Water would be effective enough, but yesterday she was running around repeatedly saying, “Who wants to be spayed?”
If nothing else, that keeps all the neighborhood cats and dogs away.
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