beating the heat

I'm just not a fan of being hot. 

Summers used to be my favorite when I was younger but the older I get the more crotchety I get about being sweaty and sticky. 

I've been counting down the days until fall weather starts to make an appearance pretty much since summer began. 

I do love summer activities such as swimming, BBQs, eating ice cold treats, warm (not hot!) evenings...but I pretty much only need a couple weeks of that until I'm ready to move on to cooler times.

And it's been pretty darn hot here in western Oregon. 

The other day Mabes and I found a gem. 

A free splash park that has no pools of water, which means I'm not having a panic attack the entire time Mabin is playing in it.  

It is impossible for him to drown! 

It's about two minutes from our house. 

Right by the public library, where we spend a lot of time too because it's air conditioned, oh and we love to read books, of course. 

And it's free. 

I love free. 

Free hours of entertainment for my very active little boy means a very happy Momma. 

I'm so glad Mabin likes it too. 

The water is pretty cold be he doesn't mind a bit. 

I take my lawn chair and umbrella, plop myself down and watch him wear himself out as I sip my ice cold beverage. 

If I get a little toasty I go play with Mabes in the water for a few minutes. 

Even if I'm not toasty I love to go play with him. 

He is so much fun and seeing him so happy is the best thing in the world to me.