Vent: Cabin fever from this heat. Rawrr!

Molly Jean · August 2011

I think we're all getting a little stir crazy in my house from the non-stop heat. There just isn't much to do when it's THIS hot outside. Normally after work I would run with LJ but I can't even do that because it's so damn warm!

I feel like we're on lockdown besides going to daycare, the grocery store, or work. No park, no zoo, no long walks... I am one of those people who NEEDS to be outside.

Sorry, I just need ONE normal temperature day. Just one. Even 80 degrees. I'll take EIGHTY degrees. Then we can go back to heat wave.

Whiny vent over.

shea77 · August 2011

I hear ya! Just some thoughts- we (more for Oliver's sake) have been doing some random things to get out of the house... I take Oliver to the mall and let him run free (this is actually quite funny), we have gone to the play areas at times too. We have been spending a TON of time at the aquatic center (NW specifically) since it's only $2 after 5pm and we have a blast. We also hit up the libraries, monkey joes, sculpture park downtown... I know you were just venting but I thought I'd throw some thoughts your way. One month left and we'll be able to enjoy being outside again!!!

December29_Brid · August 2011

I hear ya! I try not to complain about weather, I really do, but this heat has got to stop. I haven't really spoken publicly about it, but there are a lot of factors with ella right now that have us needing to force her to stay out of the heat and it is seriously driving her insane which in turn drives us crazy. I just need a decent day to be able to let her go crazy outdoors!

Molly Jean · August 2011

Phew, glad I'm not alone ladies!

Shea - thanks for the suggestions. He's not walking yet though so most places where we go he's either in a cart or stroller... which isn't too much fun for him

Where is this aquatic center with the cheap after 5 entry? Maybe we'll give that a try. Is it packed? He's a big dude but I worry about him getting steam rolled by some crazy kids....

ETA - also, is it shaded (in any places)? I don't think I'd take him if it was in direct sun. Because I'm a helicopter parent, haha.

spitzchic09 · August 2011

I can answer!

The NW aquatic center is on 50th just a couple blocks north of douglas, 2 dollars after 5 monday-thrusday. It hasnt been that crowded at all (weve never gone before 5 on a weeknight so thats all I can speak to) and there is a canopy in the water for our fair skinned kiddos. L's a walker but dont let the fact that LJ isnt stop you. L still loves to sit and splash, and if there happens to be some kids being rude I firmly (but polietly) ask them to do it somewhere else.

Borst-Plotz · August 2011

G LOVES the mall play places. Even when she was crawling. Sometimes we go there just to get out of the house. The MH one isn't too busy, usually. (just disinfect alot when he's done playing :-))

Molly Jean · August 2011

BP - Drew is adamant that we avoid the mall play places

He refuses to 'ever' (hahaha) allow Lucas to go there. But maybe I'll warm him up in a few years

sweetpea18 · August 2011

We're on day 30 of 100+ degree temps. We are under an excessive heat warning. I wish I could pip the forecast on my phone. Wednesday is supposed to be 110.

All-His · August 2011

I agree, it totally sucks. It is *almost* as bad as winter in terms of being cooped up.

Re mall play places - I bet you'll do them at some point. I was more adamantly against them than ANYONE. Like literally had bad dreams about them and wanted to take a bath in purell after just looking at them. We eventually cracked w/ G was about 2 and haven't looked back. I've never been to merle hay, but between the west ones, I rec getting your feet wet at VWM sometime when it isn't busy (during the day during the week). That one is better for little kids anyway. We still refuse to go on the weekends, too busy and too gross. I imagine it isn't terrible during the evenings during the week, and would be a nice escape.

Re the NW aquatic center - is this the clive one, urbandale? neither? how have i never heard of this? and i'm a little confused, how is it on 50th when it is north of douglas? what is the non-WDM equivalent of this street? It sounds like a great idea!

sydlc88 · August 2011

All-His:

Re the NW aquatic center - is this the clive one, urbandale? neither? how have i never heard of this? and i'm a little confused, how is it on 50th when it is north of douglas? what is the non-WDM equivalent of this street? It sounds like a great idea!

Jaime, I thought the same thing, where is this and why have I never heard of it? Turns out it is near 50th street in Des Moines, not the west suburbs. The streets go up to about 73rd street and then start over with West Des Moines numbering south of University so there is also the 50th street in West Des Moines where Lowes and the Clive Aquatic Center are. The NW Aquatic Center is between Douglas and Aurora in the Des Moines/north Beaverdale area, kind of by Hoover high school. If you google it, you'll find the exact address.

KMPeiffer2 · August 2011

Definitely going stir crazy. Now that C has HFMD that means no Y for mommy, no playtime at Clive Library, no mall. Just our own little selves to entertain each other. DH is traveling. Momma is B.O.R.E.D.

ss+el · August 2011

Molly Jean:
BP - Drew is adamant that we avoid the mall play places He refuses to 'ever' (hahaha) allow Lucas to go there. But maybe I'll warm him up in a few years

Is it for the germs or the rowdy kids? If it's just the kids.. try out VWM. People often use the MHM one as an unsupervised babysitter for their kids while they shop and JC is just insane all the time, but the one at VWM is usually pretty manageable.

We've been taking Nicholas outside to play around 8:30 or 9, right before it gets dark. He gets his fresh air and we don't sweat a gallon. That's one nice thing about having a kid with a later sleep pattern.

buzzeroo · August 2011

We just returned from a 5-day trip to SE Missouri, where it was about 10 degrees hotter AND the house we were staying didn't have central air. Just window air conditioners, so maybe half the rooms in the house were moderately comfortable. Showering, doing my hair and wearing makeup was pointless. DH thought I was the biggest whiner. He grew up in this environment and it doesn't bother him a bit. Sometimes I swear he's part Amish. SOOO glad to be back!

Cygal · August 2011

buzzeroo:
Sometimes I swear he's part Amish. SOOO glad to be back!

lol!

We play outside when our yard is the shadiest and it's not too bad. We also have the hose running!

Molly Jean · August 2011

Thanks for the recs on VWM, ladies. Like I said maybe I can warm him up to it in a few years. Quite frankly, I'm okay with waiting. But I'm guessing the older he gets, the harder it is going to be when he sees kids playing in there each time we pass by

ss+el:

Molly Jean:
BP - Drew is adamant that we avoid the mall play places He refuses to 'ever' (hahaha) allow Lucas to go there. But maybe I'll warm him up in a few years

Is it for the germs or the rowdy kids? If it's just the kids.. try out VWM. People often use the MHM one as an unsupervised babysitter for their kids while they shop and JC is just insane all the time, but the one at VWM is usually pretty manageable.

We've been taking Nicholas outside to play around 8:30 or 9, right before it gets dark. He gets his fresh air and we don't sweat a gallon. That's one nice thing about having a kid with a later sleep pattern.

For the germs. I believe Drew's exact words were, "It is a cesspool of nastiness."

That is awesome that you can take Nicholas out later! Lucas hits the tub around 7 and is down shortly after... it's unbelievable how hot it still is in the early evenings!

Molly Jean · August 2011

Cygal:

We play outside when our yard is the shadiest and it's not too bad. We also have the hose running!

oooh you know what? That reminds me, I should invest in one of those 'kiddie sprinklers'. The kind that attach to the hose but don't spray to high/hard. Any suggestions?

smtaylor1 · August 2011

Molly Jean:
Cygal:

We play outside when our yard is the shadiest and it's not too bad. We also have the hose running!

oooh you know what? That reminds me, I should invest in one of those 'kiddie sprinklers'. The kind that attach to the hose but don't spray to high/hard. Any suggestions?

I got one for my nephew from Target. I'll see if I can find a link! They LOVE it...didn't realize that they actually had it last year and it had broken which was apparently heart breaking for them!

Molly Jean · August 2011

smtaylor1:
Molly Jean:
Cygal:

We play outside when our yard is the shadiest and it's not too bad. We also have the hose running!

oooh you know what? That reminds me, I should invest in one of those 'kiddie sprinklers'. The kind that attach to the hose but don't spray to high/hard. Any suggestions?

I got one for my nephew from Target. I'll see if I can find a link! They LOVE it...didn't realize that they actually had it last year and it had broken which was apparently heart breaking for them!

Hey thanks, Sam! I can't wait to see a link!

smtaylor1 · August 2011

I couldn't find it on the Target site but this is what it is...

http://www.leapsandbounds.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=346757

Wanna say it was like $12? But my nephew is 2 this year and last year he loved it too.

Molly Jean · August 2011

smtaylor1:

I couldn't find it on the Target site but this is what it is...

http://www.leapsandbounds.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=346757

Wanna say it was like $12? But my nephew is 2 this year and last year he loved it too.

That looks really fun! And it would pull double duty to water my sad, sad lawn... haha!

Thank you!

All-His · August 2011

mollyjean - as far as the sprinkler goes, my friend clued me into a great little one you can buy at lowes for like $2.50 - it is this little ring that comes in pink, green or blue and shoots a gentle ring of water. It is awesome for little kids! We have the one that smtaylor mentioned, and gretta likes it, but it is too much for ingrid. the little "fun ring" is perfect for younger ones, low to the ground so they won't trip - and cheap! not to mention it appears indistructable.

and i think your husband is right in terms of the play center. it all becomes MUCH more manageable to stomach once your kiddo stops putting everything in their mouth. we took G after she was able to be trusted to keep her hands and all other items well away from her mouth. that way she could play and we could sanitize the hell out of her and hopefully avoid all illness. we don't go when it is really busy and there would be more airborne germs. poor ingrid just gets exposed to more b/c we can't isolate G to keep them both healthy. i guess it will just improve her immune system??

Molly Jean · August 2011

All-His:

mollyjean - as far as the sprinkler goes, my friend clued me into a great little one you can buy at lowes for like $2.50 - it is this little ring that comes in pink, green or blue and shoots a gentle ring of water. It is awesome for little kids! We have the one that smtaylor mentioned, and gretta likes it, but it is too much for ingrid. the little "fun ring" is perfect for younger ones, low to the ground so they won't trip - and cheap! not to mention it appears indistructable.

and i think your husband is right in terms of the play center. it all becomes MUCH more manageable to stomach once your kiddo stops putting everything in their mouth. we took G after she was able to be trusted to keep her hands and all other items well away from her mouth. that way she could play and we could sanitize the hell out of her and hopefully avoid all illness. we don't go when it is really busy and there would be more airborne germs. poor ingrid just gets exposed to more b/c we can't isolate G to keep them both healthy. i guess it will just improve her immune system??

Awesome! That sounds like a good fit for my little guy. Maybe when he's a bit more mobile the larger/longer sprinkler will be an upgrade. I like that idea and the price too Thank you!!

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