The car ride was fairly uneventful in the sense that we didn't have any accidents, see bigfoot, or witness any high speed chases. We only stopped five times. One stop for breakfast, one for a potty break, one for coffee and hot chocolate, one for the second potty break, and finally once more for a final and oh so necessary potty break. Who knew little girls could potty that much in two and a half hours? Well I did and we arrived only a few minutes after the park opened (Daddy Win).
In any case we made it. Within sight of the Boulder Beach water slides I heard squeals of delight. After which started the constant stream of "can we ride the slides daddy, can we???". I realized I was a bit excited even with the constant stream of questions (primarily about the water slides). Bring on the chaos the day had officially started!
We eased in and enjoyed the horse carousel. We met up with my fam (My parents brother and his fam and two exchange students and a coworker and his fam) and then headed towards the big rides. First stop was the tilt-o-whirl. While waiting I realized that this was the first big test of the day. This was the first full fledged RIDE that Annaka had ever been on. Was she going to get scared? Would she like it? Would she hate it? Would she say she liked it and not want to ride anything? Would she puke all over me? (I only had one shirt so I figured puke could very well be in my future.) Then it hit me! I was nervous. I was more nervous for Annaka than I could ever remember being nervous for myself. Now I start to thinking I may just puke all over Annaka. Good thing it was a short line and it was time to load for that train of thought was taking me down some dark smelly tracks.
We were in. We were locked in. Samir and I sat on the outside with Annaka and Shalin in between. Then we were off and spinning. Thank my lucky stars she is very much like her daddy. She would giggle and grunt on the super fast spins. Our little car had plenty of delightful squeals emanating from it (Perhaps even a couple from me). All in all I was quite impressed... she LOVED it.
The day went very well. The park was full and they were very particular about height. I was not able to take Annaka on a real roller coaster as she was about 1in short. Though I am sure she would have absolutely loved it. The only time Annaka really broke down an cried was when I took her cousin Mya on the Timber of Terror (roller coaster). When we were done Mya was ecstatic and skipping down the path at my side. I came around the corner and see Annaka bawling. I tried to calm her down and find out what the problem was. It started as she was worried I had gotten hurt. Then it changed and morphed into the real issue. She was quite upset that she didn't get to go with me. It particularly sent her over the edge when Mya came skipping down the path on the top of the world.
I was pretty proud of my little trooper. I figured we would eventually have to leave because of how tired she would get. It was a cool day and even with getting one set of clothes soaked on the river ride and being shivery cold while we tried out the water slides and the play pool, she held in there. She did so well that we ended up meeting with Samir and Ratnali, riding some rides and then having dinner after it was dark. Annaka was still going strong as I walked her out to our car. I buckled her in and asked if she had a good time. She definitely had! I told her "it will be the same long trip home and you should just go to sleep". She told me "ok" and that was the last sound out of her. She was out like a light. I even made it home without taking any potty stops. I think I may really enjoy these Daddy / Daughter outings.
1 comment:
Great story! I wondered if Annaka was old enough to enjoy Silverwood, but as I read your blog I realized I was too old!
By the way, my sisters, Barbara and Linda, think you're one fine daddy.
Whasun and I really like your blogs.
Bill
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