Splash!

Abby had a birthday party to attend on Saturday. The party was held at Eastman cabins and we had never been there before. It was a pretty little spot with a creek and some great playgrounds. Abby was having a great time especially since Jacob (cute little boy from her class) showed up. They play very well together and he is very nice to her. The children were playing near the creek and Jacob was showing off by stone hopping into the middle of the creek. I had just opened my mouth to say, "Abby, don't follow." Twas all in vain Abby landed face first in the creek and her cute little Gymboree outfit was dripping wet. The worst part was she jumped up and ran out of the creek wailing and bawling out of embarrassment. :(

I took her to the bathroom and wrung out her clothes. It was a very warm day and I told her the sun would dry them quickly if she wanted to go back to the party. She agreed. The walk back from the bathroom included a conversation that went something like this:

Abby- Mom, why didn't you bring me an extra set of clothes?

Me- Well, Abby I had no idea there was going to be creek here or that you would fall into it. Don't worry this is going to be a fun memory.

Abby- No, it's not this is horrible. How about next time we get an invitation that has the word cabin or something like that in it we bring an extra set of clothes.

Me- (laughing) Okay, deal.

Best part, we get back to the party and every other kid it soak and wet from playing in the creek. Abby smiled and jumped right in the fun. So, this will be a great memory after all.

Ciao, Areli