The sprinkler was such a backyard success that when I found a Slip N' Slide on clearance we decided to get it. I set it up for the kids and gave them instructions on how to "slide."
L kind of got the idea, but he kept sliding on his back and did not make it even half-way down the slide:
 |
| Start |
 |
| Finish |
E had absolutely no concept of sliding, and initially, she just marched up and down it:
 |
| Marching E |
I had no real intentions of sliding myself, but when they were not even sliding, I knew it was my turn. I ran inside real quick, changed into my swim suit, and came out to show them how it was done. On my first attempt I went about 100 MPH and flew off the end, but after several more times I was able to show them the perfect slip n' sliding:
After my perfect demonstration, the kids continued to try. I'm not sure either of them ever actually slid on their tummy, but they all three had a great time. E liked to crawl up and down the slide and played in the little pool at the end:
L had a good time too, "attempting" to slide, but the closest I got him to sliding was sliding on his knees:
O was pretty timid of the sprinklers on the sides of the slip n' slide at first, but after watching for a while, he ventured out to give it a try:
Despite the fact that none of the kids really got the concept of slipping and sliding on the slip n' slide, they had a really great time. In fact, the sprinklers on the side of the slip n' slide and the little pool at the end probably made it a little more fun to them than the basic hopscotch sprinkler that we used earlier in the week.
 |
| My Sweet Boy! |
 |
| Watching the Big Kids |
 |
| Cheese! |
 |
| Monkey Bars |
 |
| Little Kids! |
Another great summer day is complete!
