Hyperventilation

I have no idea where the air pump is - not a good thing when you decide to run out and buy a kiddie pool with a whale slide that takes approximately 800 gallons of air. I'm a stalwart mother, however, and managed to get the stupid thing inflated. Luckily the slide kept the boys entertained while I passed out continued blowing up the rest of the pool.

Boys: giving mothers everywhere gray hair

Monkey see, monkey do...

Seriously, kiddie pools are so much cooler than they used to be. A whale slide with a sprinkler and molded-in steps on the whale. The pool is even labeled as an "adventure pool." That makes it even cooler, of course.

This had better yield a good nap time!

Matt having an adventure in his adventure pool.

Surf star

Cool factor aside, there was a little durability issue- one half of the whale slide keeps deflating. I have one repair patch on the thing already. We'll be lucky if this pool survives the week!

Houston: we have a problem..

Nolan didn't like the cold water and promoted himself to pool manager. He took charge of the hose and quite enjoyed this little duty.

Possibly the most fun Nolan has ever had

Taking care of the riff-raff

I love this warm weather. I suppose the long, long, l.o.n.g. winters really make you appreciate the sun. Still, the native Californian in me feels like the weather should stay this way year round!

The best water comes with a plastic aftertaste