It's Fun to Stay at the...

Words of Wisdom by Carolena: It's Fun to Stay at the YMCA

If you mother mentions to you during breakfast that you might go check out the local YMCA, ask for a second drink. Right then. It doesn't matter if you haven't finished your milk. If you are going to the Y you need to be well hydrated. Request lemonade right then and there. If you are lucky enough to actually get lemonade (or the beverage of your choice) chug the whole thing as soon as possible and then ask for more. Your mother will exclaim something to the effect of, "my what a thirsty girl!" and that's when you'll know you've got her. She thinks you are thirsty. Drink as much as possible until you get to the Y.

Upon entering the Y be on your very best behavior. Casually look in the window at the people working out. Carefully push buttons on the vending machines. Drink some more of your lemonade. Eventually, one of you parents will notice that you have completely wet through your diaper. When they finally discover how wet you are you'll be whisked off to the ladies' room with your mother. Upon opening the diaper bag and discovering the diaper in the bag is in fact also soaking wet and there is a not a dry diaper in sight, your mission is accomplished. Success! You will now have the pleasure of walking out into the lobby in merely your dress and sandals. Commando. Ah, breathe a sigh of relief. Feel the breeze on your hiney.  All of that lemonade drinking paid off. You'll now be able to enjoy the Y just as you intended without a diaper dragging you down.

Alas, your mother or father will eventually find a spare diaper in the car. Hope you enjoyed the freedom while you had it.

Now comes the good part. Your parents' tour guide will eventually show up and that's when the real fun begins. They will drop you off in a kids' play zone. Heaven. Don't even bother to glance back at your parents as they say goodbye. A simple wave as you walk away will do the trick. Geeze, don't they know you have new kids to meet and new toys to play with. Who has time to say goodbye? Don't they know after all, it's fun to stay at the YMCA?