So Sammy and I were up early to send the boys off and then headed out for a walk to get Mom a coffee (shameless, I know). Then we came back to the condo to get today's homework out of the way. As soon as Aunt Gretchen was ready, we headed down to the water park. This will be the final weekend of the season, so we need to make it fun!
The water in the park is freezing! Although I did play with Sammy, went down the slides and stood in the bucket fall, I just couldn't withstand the water temps. After a little while though, Sammy asked "Mom, will you help me find a girl to be my friend?" (Say What?) Did my girl just ask for a friend... of course I will! So we headed back out into the frigid temps to make a friend. And God had already picked one out... a special girl named EMILY who was the perfect friend for Sammy!
They played together, laughed, chased one another. It was so very sweet to see. The entire time, I gushed to see my girl interacting with her peers in such a natural way. I spent the remainder of the time, reminiscing of past trips (this is our 8th) and realizing just how far Sammy has come. God is so good!
The play date was cut a little short, when the dark clouds rolled in and it started to rain. I told Sammy we should leave soon to which she replied "But I like playing in the rain". I guess she was already drenched and the rain water HAD to be warmer than the water park. With some luck, I had even sat under an umbrella. So I flicked it open and told her to have fun!
The crowds thinned out and Sammy had the the place almost all to herself. When she was finished (and cold to the touch), the rain had just ended so it was a pleasant walk back to the condo.
What a great way to spend today together!
