Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tiptoe Through the Sprinklers

We all have memories of  things we did as kids to cool off. 

When Grandma J was a kid we had a little pond that all the neighborhood kids would  splash around in.  This was without parental supervision.  Some of us couldn't swim!  We all survived.

There wasn't such a thing as bottled water.   When frolicking in the summer sun got us all hot and thirsty, it was the rubber garden hose that quenched our thirst.

One thing Grandma J did was still popular when her own kids were young.



Like playing in the sprinklers with the little boy next store. 

This activity isn't recommended for adults.   Grandma J knows what she's talking about....she told you all about Rita's incident   three years ago.   It's a perfect example of why sprinklers aren't for sissy adults.

12 comments:

Mark said...

Don't play in sprinklers, especially naked. Noted! But why'd you have to call me a sissy?
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Busy Bee Suz said...

Oh my gosh...that RITA story is hilarious. Such a hoot...the apples don't fall that far from the tree.
I loved playing in the sprinkler too as well as my girls...but we almost always had clothes on.
adorable photo!

Unknown said...

I really think you should play in the sprinklers with your neighbors! They would LOVE it!

Daryl said...

Yup, you need more than sunblock

Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...

Too funny! I still like playing in the sprinkler!
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Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly) said...

Oh, I love that picture! I ran through the sprinklers too. Loved it! Reminds me of summer! I do have a hazy memory of me falling on a sprinkler head while doing this as a kid.

I Am Woody said...

I'm with NNG. I still like to play in the sprinkler:)

Jen said...

At least your mom taught you to keep your pants on.

Connie said...

Such a cute picture! Eating a Popsicle was good to help cool off too. :)

Mental P Mama said...

Oh the memories!!!!!

M said...

Oh my...I remember the Rita story....and I think of it whenver I go out back to feed the fish without clothing...ya...and no helmets on when we rode bikes...no car seats and metal slides...those were the days :)

M said...

Coconut m&m's? Mmmmm haven't tried those yet!