Heat advisory in effect.

I'm sure you're tired of hearing this, but it's darn hot in southern Indiana (as it is all over the country).

I'm sick of the heat and humidity. I don't like having to run the air conditioning as much as I do and I don't like feeling like I can't jump in my car for a pleasant jaunt to the store because I have to consider how hot and uncomfortable it will make Amelia feel. More than anything, I don't like the fact that I can't take Amelia to the park during the day. My only chance to get her to the park is if we both get up early and rush about so that we can make it there before 10 a.m.

The last time I did this Amelia had more fun at the park than ever before. Besides a group of Christian summer campers, who never left the park gazebo, no one was at the park when we went there last. Amelia felt comfortable trying out lots of park equipment and toddling around the jungle gym. I gave her a ride on the teeter-totter and she loved it! She is also starting to really enjoy the swings and riding down small slides with mommy.

Another feature Amelia loves about the park is it's drinking fountain. She puts her hand in the water that overflows the fountain's side and smiles with glee. Last time we were there she toddled in and out of the water stream like a girl playing in a backyard sprinkler. It was great to watch, and I was glad that she had a fun way to relieve herself of the heat.

Lisa