So Happy

Took Jayden out for a swim after work. He had just gotten up from his nap, and usually he'd have a snack and play with his toys till it's time for dinner, but today I felt unusually energetic and asked he'd like to go for a swim.

It took me three seconds to change him into his bathing suit, and we were off. I got Jona (our helper) to bring Hannah in for a quick dip too, but she kept climbing up my arm every time I lowered her down to the water (I think the water was too cold for her), so I had Jona wrap her up in a towel and take her back.

Jayden played with his water toys in the kiddie pool while I lounged at the jacuzzi. Heh. We did play at the adult pool together for quite a bit, then it was time to head back.

"Want play somemore," Jayden pleaded as I pushed him up the pool ladder.

"We can play somemore in the bathtub," I replied as I picked up his float and toys and wrap him up in his towel at the same time.

"OK!" He dashed his way back into the house, leaving a wet trail behind.

Back in the house, I filled up the bathtub with warm water and stripped him of his bathing suit. He was already 'showering' his Thomas trains with the water scoops. I started lathering him up with shampoo as he played.

"I'm so happy." He announced, white frothy bubbles dripping from his hair.

"You are?" I wanted to make sure he knew what he was saying.

"Ya," he nodded as he picked up Spencer the silver train. "I'm sooo happy."

"Aww, I'm glad you're happy. Mommy is happy too."

And I was. Happy that I decided to do something fun with him, rather than leave him to his toys and TV. Happy to be reminded that it took so little to make my child happy. He didn't need more toys, or new videos on the tablet, or more chocolates. All he needed was a patient mommy who was willing to play with him.

"So do you want to go to the swimming pool tomorrow? Or the playground?"

"Mmm.. playgwound!"