Saturday, June 28, 2008

"THAT would not be great!"

Oakley is such a little creature of habit. She thrives on routine and she likes things orderly. She ALWAYS sleeps with the same teddy bear, rabbit and her pink blanket. She has to have all closet doors, dresser drawers and night stand drawers shut tightly before she can go to sleep. She says her blessing before EVERY meal, whether at home or dining out. And without fail, she washes her hands after going potty.

So imagine her surprise, when I suggested she go potty in the middle of the lake. Four adults and eight kids had pulled into a beautiful little cove to swim and play in the water. Oakley told me, rather discreetly, that she had to go pee in the potty. I explained that it was a long way to the bathroom at the marina and told her it was okay to go in the lake.

"THAT would not be great!" she exclaimed in horror.

After a little prompting and reassuring, however, she did manage to go.

Fast forward to the next morning as we were loading the boat with our cooler, floats and towels for our day excursion. She told me that she had to go potty so I took her hand and we headed down the dock toward the bathroom at the marina.

"I don't want to go to that potty," she said with disappointment in her voice.

"I like to pee in the lake!"

11 comments:

Jennifer said...

I am just SUPER proud!!!! What a trooper!

Somewhere In The Sun said...

Oh my gosh, this is the most hilarious post ever!! I just love it!

~Lynn

All 4 My Gals said...

She is such a joy Jana! I am so glad we had that time together!

Leslie said...

Hee hee, she is so cute. We have got to get together soon. She is just a cutie, and looking so grown up I must say. I'm glad you had a wonderful vacation with your friends and family. You look great and sporting a great tan. I'm jealous.

Mission To Macie said...

Too cute!

4ever4some said...

How cute is that. Your week at the lake sounds great. What wonderful memories for your family. Felicia

Sarah said...

Too too funny. I love it!
Sarah

Emily said...

That is so funny!

Rydley said...

This is hilarious!

Jia just asked me if she could pee in the back yard because she didn't feel like going inside. Not so keen on that one...

julie said...

hi
i grew up on this lake. just spent the day there today. so glad to see others enjoying dale hollow. it is a beautiful clear lake. are you from tennessee? i adopted my daughter this time last yr. you can see her at mymostexcellentadventure.blogspot.com

julie in tn

Jake and Taryn said...

PRICELESS!! That is SO cute! I also love the pictures that you got of Oakley out in the lake..they are all so great...and what a great personality she has! I love it! :)