98 degrees

98 degrees. That's what the temperature read in Mommy's car on the way home from the pool yesterday!

What? Oh, you thought Mommy was going to do a clever post about the 90's boy band called 98 degrees?

Sorry. No such luck. But while we're on the subject, maybe a moment of silence for Nick and Jessica. Oh what the heck..how about one for Jon and Kate as well. Ok, now that Mommy has severely gotten off course (and revealed her horrible addiction to reality tv shows) lets get back to the topic at hand.

It was 98 degrees (according to Mommy's car) outside yesterday. WAY. TOO. HOT. What is a boy to do? Go swimming you may suggest. Good idea, Mommy would say.
The problem however, is really 3-fold. First, Jace does not, under any circumstances, take off his shoes. He has spent many a night wearing them to bed.
Second, Jace does not, under most circumstances, take off his shirt.
Third, Jace continues to be haunted by the 'turd incident' last fall. If you aren't sure what Mommy is referring to go here.
This traumatization (not sure if that's really a word but there are red squiggly lines underneath so Mommy is guessing not) caused by Mommy herself has reared it's ugly head again this summer at the pool. Jace is terrified of Mommy letting go of him in the water.
Ok, so you are beginning to get a picture in your head. A water park filled to the brim with brave teeny tiny babies and toddlers jumping and splashing in the water. To your left is the crazy 2 1/2 year-old who refuses to take off his shoes, shirt or get in the water. At least we know he will be served in most gas stations.
In the end, after much coaxing (2 days worth,) Jace will get in and sit with the water slightly covering his shoulders (but not too much!)on Mommy's lap. Baby steps.

In other baby step news....Jace has decided he has no need to go on the big boy potty because..and Mommy quotes, "I have a diaper on". Really, what is a Mommy to say to that?! It's all about the common sense.