As we were leaving the adventure park, Josie's friend told her that she had planned on returning the next day and wondered if Josie wanted to join. We had no plans for the day so we happily agreed.
As is often typical with Benjamin he decided he "did NOT want to go back to that STUPID park" Of course, he had already forgotten how happy he was at the end of the day the day before. But I've been down this road so many times with him that I told him we would pack for the park. He could go in and try it out for a bit and if he didn't want to stay he and I could go and spend the day at the zoo. Josie said she felt comfortable doing the nearly hour long commute from the park back to our house by herself.
We arrive and Josie's friends are already there. We had remembered to pack swim suits to use the skim boarding set up. The day before Benjamin was able to just take his shirt off and do it but Josie didn't have the luxury.
As soon as we arrive they both get into their swimsuits and line up to do the skim boarding. I can tell he is pretty happy although I ask if he would still like to go to the zoo. "Maybe later" he says so I give them each a hug. I remind Josie to call or text if she needs something or if/when Benjamin wants to leave and I head to the nearby park I had gone to the day before. Tuesday was another 8
degrees warmer than Monday and by the time I arrived at the park I was dripping. Even in the shade it was hot. Thankfully inside the abenteuerspielplatz it is mostly shady and relatively cool comparatively. I read for quite awhile but then start to get hungry. I packed the kids a lunch but since I assumed Benjamin and I would go to the park I assumed I would share his lunch. I kept checking my phone for a text or call for Josie but none came. I decided to walk to find something to eat when I realized I didn't have any cash. As I was walking to try to find a bank I passed by the abenteuerspielplatz and am able to catch a glimpse of the kids building something. Benjamin had said if they brought the tools out he would want to stay. I overhead hammering and sawing and
they seemed really into it. I didn't let them see me but kept walking on to the bank and to run a few other errands. After returning back near the park I decided to sit and get some food right next to the playround. If Josie wouldn't email or text at least I could sit right next door and overhear if there was any screaming? Actually by this point I wasn't really that worried about them but it was getting late in the afternoon and it was still unbelievably hot so I figured the closer I was the better and the less walking when it was time to pick them up... whenever that might be. Plus the
Indian restaurant right next door had shady outdoor seating with an outdoor plug that I could recharge my dying phone battery. Score.
The day lingered on as if I were on vacation. I read more of my book, answered some emails and texts and slowly enjoyed a beer and a delicious salad.
By 5:00
I figured that they would be ready. I walk next door to pick them up but they are not ready and beg to stay longer. What is another 30 minutes to an hour for me? We eventually leave by 6PM which means that they spent another 6 hours at this playground. I had another completely free day to myself and we all were sweaty hot and tired but happy.
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