I ALWAYS thought I was allergic to all things aquatic ... I simply don't 'do' water, be it in the form of swimming pools, lakes, sea. You name it, I hate it.
Well, I DID hate it ... that is until yesterday, when I became a fully fledged water baby. My husband is very much a spur of the moment sort of guy .... he's the type that goes shopping for a pizza and comes back with a kayak .... yes, a bloody kayak.
I got home from work the other night and clapped eyes on an oversized piece of plastic that he had parked in the middle of the garden. My dropped jaw was met with his wry smile, obviously more than pleased with his new 'must have'.
"The kids love it" he remarked in a vain attempt to win me round ..... when all I could think about was how easy it was going to be to get the cash equivalent in Next vouchers. He was right, the kids do love it, and they loved it even more when we launched it into Bala lake at the weekend.
I set up my luxury recliner at the water's edge and watched them all row off into the sunshine ... half an hour later, I looked up to a boatful of ear to ear grins. Who would've thought this oversized piece of plastic could bring such joy???!
I was just starting to catch a few rays in peace when I was told it was my turn and in I clambered - just to prove the point that mums can do things just as well as dads can.
It was the first time I've taken full control over a paddle, but it won't be the last. It was a great workout for my bingo wings and if I keep up the good work, I may even get a six pack and a waistline to die for out of it. And if I don't, I'll trade in my Next vouchers for some liposuction!
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