Yes, But It’s Still Cold
Temperatures in Chicago over the past two days have been near NINETY (90!). It has been hot and sticky, and I have to say, I’m really loving it. One of the great things about living in our neighborhood, especially on ninety-dregreed days, is our proximity to the beach at Lake Michigan.
For the past two days, Josh has been taking Jude to the beach as soon as he (Jude. Also, Josh) gets up from his nap, and I’ve been staying behind long enough to throw a beach bag together or eat a little something. Both days, upon my arrival at the beach, I’ve seen my kid wading around the lake, water up to his chin.
Let me tell you something, readers: It is May. The water in Lake Michigan right now is COLD. Last week, Chicago experienced 55-65 degree temperatures. Still, my kid was all but submerged in this icy water. And by the end, he was visibly shivering (but of course, he didn’t want to get out! He was having much too much fun with his Papa.).
What it is with kids? They just don’t feel the cold, do they? Honestly, I put my toes in the lake, and I got a big shock. How he, and Josh, were full on swimming is something I just can’t begin to understand or explain.
The projected “high” for today is 82 degrees. Since I’m not a good swimmer, I’m not comfortable taking Jude in the lake by myself, so I need to figure out a way to keep us cool without visiting the beach. Perhaps water balloons are the way to go. Any other suggestions?
Go get a couple super soaker water guns! Or a slip n slide. I loved those before I became a girlie princess and discovered I hate getting wet.
Jai-those are very good ideas. I think we might go and pick up a few Super Soakers later this week. Also, you sound like a cat. Just sayin’…