we decided to try our luck with ellie’s pool again last weekend. we knew it was going to be a warm day, so we put the water in early and left it in the sun while we went to the park for a picnic.

hours later, after we’d been home for a bit and ellie awoke from her nap, the water was the perfect temperature for an afternoon dip (i know because i toe-tested it and wished there was enough room for all of us). we didn’t give ellie a chance to sit down by the water and ponder her surroundings this time – we just brought her outside and stuck her in. luckily, she loved it right away … maybe because she was NAKED!

at least we know now it’s not unfamiliar bodies of water she’s afraid of … it’s just cold water!