Tatum and me…we make the best of situations. That’s what we do together.
Saturday, we were to start a new Twosy Doodler class with the City of Scottsdale. Upon panicking due to arriving 5 minutes late (road closures on a Saturday…seriously!?), we walked in to the class only to find blank stares of impatient moms wondering where was the instructor? Apparently they did not bring activities to keep their LO occupied while waiting. (well, they used their electronic devices, sadly). Tatum and I observed the room and pointed out colors, shapes, and happy faces. We kept occupied sans technology. She (The instructor) did not show…ever. So, what now? Since we were at the community center at the park, why not take advantage of the amenities.
Watching the other tiny ones swing, Tatum was open to trying this swinging thing. Monkeys do it, so why not Tot?
After about a few “wee’s” she said, “no more wee.” She meant it! No more wee. Not a favorite ride of little Tot.
So, mommy, stupidly decided to carry Tatum up the big kid ladder and try the big kid slide TOGETHER.
Crazy mommy and Tatum went “wee” this way! 
She liked that and wanted “mo!” No mo for crazy mommy because dang..she’s heavy and…well, dropping Tot would be a very bad thing. So, we found a way for her to climb up without the ladder. Steps. Brilliant! There she goes……!
Good ol’ Tatum wants to go against the grain and come up the downside. I love that she loves a challenge!
After the park, and making the best of our no-show instructor, we head to my dear friend Denise’s house for some girlie time in the pool. Tatum decided to make some calls.
Tatum’s phone calls up everyone! Doggies, mamas….She chats with all of her friends on this phone. Hello, hello!?
What a great day. She had the best attitude, and she just made me smile…even if she did not want to take a nap.
As I pondered the day, rocking Tatum before her bedtime, I just prayed that she would savor the life she has been given. I also prayed she goes up the downside with a “can do!” positive attitude; that she overcomes her adversities with gusto and develops character and grace. In Jesus name 🙂