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Fun-O-Rama Mama

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So, the thermometer read 92 degrees outside and it was time. If you look closely, my thermometer says it's over 120 degrees - hmmm...may be time for a new one! After a long, cold winter and an equally long, dreary spring, Here it was.  The perfect day! I secretly hoped to fulfill a challenge given by Andy Stanley while my husband and I were at the Drive Conference in Atlanta a few weeks ago. What would a great mom do? Be a great mom! OK - I can do this!! So embraced the challenge and decided to do something about it.  Step One: I snuck down to the basement and filled up some water balloons, then began constructing a plan.  I'd get out the wading pool, water guns, and who knows what else?  What child doesn't love playing in the water on a blistering-hot day? So, as we ate our afternoon snack, I revealed my awesome plan to my children.  They were so excited that they ran upstairs and put on their swim gear.  Well, one of them did...