Inflated

My kids often talk about how they would like me to be on the show Wipeout.  I would probably love the experience and might even be able to compete.  Whenever I think about it though I can see myself twisting an ankle, dropping to the ground and making a fool out of myself.  Actually I see that happening on the big inflated red balls - those things look like ankle killers to me.  I don't know if I could do it.  I have sensitive ankles.  Ankles people, not cancles.

So tonight we had a bit of a test.  We hit Funtime Inflatables in Cedar.  It was my first time, Rachel had bought passes for the kids that don't expire until the 21st of this month so we went to check it out.  The kids had a great time as did I.  Natty and I started running time trials on two of the inflatables.  Both had slides, one a long ladder and the other a little obstacle course, short ladder and slide.  It was fun to run through as fast as you could.  I nearly lost my sock on the first trial run and that caused some delay.  My next go was a much better time.  Natty was holding her own as well.  It was a good time.  It was also a great alternative to the jump house that would definitely mess up my ankles.  While on one of the inflatables there was a kid there who said to me "this is just like Wipeout!  He was the reason for my time trial idea and ignited a little Wipeout fire - very little fire, more of a spark or perhaps a pilot light at best.   

They had a pool table there and the kids wanted to learn how to play.  We went for it.  The problem is that I am not real good at pool.  Probably not the best teacher for this fine game.  Oh well, they have no clue that I stink at pool.  We were pretty bad and eventually they all lost interest.  Maybe next time they will be less excited about playing pool.  Sorry for my lack of skills at the pool table.

Anyhow, we had a fun time and we've had a good day.