Splish Splash in Winter

I'm a midwestern girl. I grew up in the midwest, and I can honestly say that I enjoy all four seasons--yes, even winter. And while I grew up in Minnesota where the winters are even colder than in Illinois, Matt will tell you that I have a love/hate relationship with winter. I love winter. . . . I love the first snowfall, pulling out my warm sweaters, and making train tracks in the snow with my toddler and then having a cup of cocoa while watching an episode of Thomas and Friends. But sometimes I really dislike it. . . .especially when it is freezing cold outside and there is no snow. If it's going to be cold, then let there be snow! I've decided that if you live up north, you just have to embrace winters. And so what better way to embrace winter than at an indoor splash park! We took off our winter coats and put on swimsuits. Joshua loved crawling on his hands and knees in the water while Susannah sat in a Johnny Jump Up. . . .every time water splashed on her feet, she lifted them up and curled her toes. One things's for sure--it made us excited for summer. Only about three more months and then "Turtle Pool" (what JT calls West Chicago's pool)--here we come!