Pennsylvania is loaded with state parks and one of the quintessential Summer pastimes is to visit one for picnicking, swimming, hiking, or boating. We do not own a boat, but this past holiday weekend we had the opportunity to rent a kayak free of charge. I was told that the sit-on-top kayaks are really sturdy, so I had faith that the little babe would SIT STILL and we went paddling. We had a terrific time. We went early in the morning on a Friday, so there wasn't a lot of motor boat traffic on the lake yet. Mainly fishing boats and another couple kayaks. There was one jet ski, which the little babe declared she did not like, yet she was fine with the motor boats.
The little babe knows what kayaks are, but she had never been in one before. We talked about it the night before, explaining how she has to sit still and not stand up. She was excited, but I'm not sure if she really knew what to expect. She donned the life vest and took her seat in the middle without complaint, though she did mention that neither Momma or Dadda were wearing one. She also voiced a request for a paddle, but (luckily for my head) they did not have toddler sized paddles. However, we found an abandoned wacky noodle floating along the shore, which filled in for a paddle. (The tree hugger in me wonders how many of these damned unnatural things are floating around the world's oceans.)
How do you get your water fix in the Summer? Creek stomping, pool lounging, paddling or boating?
(Summer Loving #1 and #2.)