Community Center

This story starts out with fact that Reese refused to put on her clothes this morning.  The only think I could get her to put on was her swimming suit.  It was fairly warm outside, so I decided to go with it.

We headed to the Maple Grove Community Center to burn off some energy and play in the maze.  When we arrived Reese saw the pool, and since she had her swimming suit on, decided we should go swimming.  This was definitely not the plan -- I didn't have my suit along and of course had Emmy with.  Reese was adament that she needed to go swimming -- she greed to stay in the shallow part of the pool (that doesn't even go up to her waist) and there are lifeguards on duty.  Again (like putting on her swimming suit this morning), I decided to go with it.

And I'm glad I did.  Reese did great!  She had a blast going down the toddler slide 500 times, playing in the fountains, and interacting with the other kids.  Success!

I was nervous the whole time and constantly had a plan for what I would do if Reese fell in the water and needed help.  I was going to hand Emmy to the closest adult to me (I kept a close eye on who I thought would be best suited to hold her), jump into the water, and scream for the lifeguard (in that order).  Luckily that scenario never played out.  :)

After swimming, (Reese finally agreed to put some clothes on) and we went to the maze (our original plan).  Reese was very adventurous climbing all the way to the top by herself - very unlike her. 

Emmy also had fun playing in the baby area. 

Next time we go to the Community Center I think I'll bring my swimming suit... and another adult.