quoted and red. part 2.

So I created the title for yesterdays post. got poetic. and drifted from the intended topic.

I thought I should share the quote that got whisked away. Far from perfect. Doesn't really fit me. But alas, it's done.

Laughter is much more important that applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
~Carol Channing

I will be honest. I finally just thought, what do I like? And Carol Channing always pops into my head when I utter these 4 words. So I found a very Carol quote for my time of need. And while I agree. I don't think it truly fits my me-ness at this time in my life.

But you see, this is what happens when one is toasted. Red. From a day at Seven Peaks. And completely embarrassed at the fact that I'm being forced to purchase a new swimsuit bottom.

I spent a good 6 hours trying to hide the fact that what used to be my cute, sassy (and might I add flirty?) swimsuit skirt turns into an uneven, unflattering, evening gown when wet.

Seriously. And rolling it into the waist cannot hide the the atrocity.

You see, bras and swimsuits are in the same category for me. Purchase one every 10 years, and forget about it. Because shopping for these items is a pain. One that should be banished to once a decade. If that.

Unless it's a swim skirt that doesn't hold it's elastic past 2 or 3 years. Which forces you to swim in embarrassment or shop before ready.

So right now? Laughter is not a reward. Only a reminder of those 6 hours. With no place to hide.

swimming.

Telling a 3 year old, throughout the day, that we are going swimming.

Bribing a 3 year old, on that same day, that if she naps we will go swimming.

Warning said 3 year old that she will have to wear a disposable swim diaper as well as a re-usable swim diaper.

3 year old naps.

3 year old dresses self in 2 previously mentioned diapers and swimsuit without crying. This alone is a world record for our family - as she usually throws numerous tantrums before we can get the diapers on her.

Dress grown-up self in swimsuit.

Dress 14 month old in 2 diapers and swimsuit.

Fill swimming bag with the following:

1. Lock for lockers
   
2. 2 swimming membership cards
   
3. 1 extra disposable swimming diaper for 14 month old
   
4. 1 extra disposable swimming diaper for 3 year old
   
5. 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants, and 1 normal diaper for 14 month old
   
6. 1 shirt, 1 skirt, and underpants for 3 year old
   
7. Change of clothes for me
   
8. Swimming trunks for Clin


9. 4 towels


10. 1 bag of raisins


11. 1 bag of teddy grahams


12. 1 bag of animal crackers


13. 1 bottle of water


14. 1 sippy cup of water


15. 1 sippy cup of milk

Put stroller in the trunk of the car.

Put swimming bag in the trunk of the car.

Put shoes on 14 month old.

Wait while 3 year old puts on flip-flops.

Put 14 month old in car seat and buckle her in.

Put 3 year old in car seat, buckle her in, and make sure both lap and shoulder strap are not twisted.

Drive to swimming pool.

Get out stroller, and fill with 14 month old.

Get out 3 year old and help her put on flip-flops.

Walk into swimming center - sign reads, "Pool Closed. Currently cleaning the pool - please come back tomorrow."

Re-load all of the above into the car.

Go to McDonalds.

Healthy and active family outing quickly turns into unhealthy and inactive family outing. Anything to stop the screaming.

photo via grobledo