The Day I DIDN'T Get Stuck, But My Kid Did

When mother's need to get a break, or talk to another adult, they often set up play dates at the park or at a fast food place with an indoor playground.  In the desert, it's always the fast food place because it's hot.  So when my best friend called and asked to get together for coffee, I knew we were heading to Mc Donald's.  Coffee and a playground.  What could go wrong?  

My baby is a shy one.  He doesn't like people looking at him, talking to him, or being around him.  So I figured that this morning would be a great morning to take him since school has started here.  And well, after an hour and a half, he decided that he could go up there.  And he did!  I couldn't be more proud.  

There was just one problem.  He's been battling constipation issues forever.  And today was the day we were going to start medicine again if he didn't go.  Well.  He did go.  Right when he got to the top.  And then because he hates a dirty diaper(but refuses to go in the potty this week) he didn't want to move.  And who could blame him.  Only he was at the top of the playplace.  He wouldn't come down.  And there were no kids or brother there to help coax him down.  He was too upset to come down.  Or to scared because it was high.  I'm not sure which.  So up I went.

Today was supposed to be a relaxing day.  A little house cleaning, some laundry, and coffee with a friend.  So I wore a knee length maxi skirt and flip flops.  I was not preparing for the next American Ninja Warrior- Mom edition.

I made it up there.  And I didn't get stuck.But man, that playplace was definitely not made for plus size adults.  I've lost a lot of weight. And while I didn't think I have been, I've recently bought a smaller size (the skirt I was wearing today) and I didn't get stuck.  It didn't break.  It didn't come crashing down.  I made it to the top.  And I made it back down with a very upset toddler in tow.

We then said our good byes and headed straight to the car.  It was bad.  He's been holding it for a few days.  So I changed him, fed him, and we headed home.  Both tired.  Maybe a little sore.  And we both accomplished some pretty big things today.  I say that it was a win-win.  Even though it was a bit stinky and in a tight space.  We survived.  And both were smiling by the end.