It's been a long time. It used to be my favorite thing and I couldn't wait for the summer to get out on the lake. I was just a little nervous this time around for the cold water. It was September and it was a cold September. I was determined to not set a toe in the water. It didn't want to be cold. I don't like getting cold! I came up the stairs of my parents house dressed in pants. Paul told me to go back down and change. He had such a big smile on his face. I knew this was important to him so I changed into a swimming suit and put some layers on. The day turned out to be warmer than I thought. Audrey had so much fun tubing. I'm glad Paul was willing to go with her. She probably would have gone over and over again. I prefer wake boarding over tubing because of some pretty crazy falls I've had on tubes. I didn't want to go with Audrey. I was worried about her falling off in some crazy way and hating it forever afterward. Luckily Paul's Dad is pretty skilled in kids tubing and she will only have good memories.
Paul wanted me to go with him on the tube. I was scared. I got over my fear and went with him. I was more afraid of the cold water than I was of falling. I may have screamed a lot and got sprayed a few times with the cold water but I'm happy to report that I didn't fall in. Audrey's braver than I am. I've become a wuss in my old age. After tubing she wanted to swim around a bit, so she jumped into the water a loved every minute of it. My verdict, I still like boating, I just struggle with cold but I suppose I can get over that.
I'm so happy Paul's Dad was willing to take us. I haven't seen Paul smile like that in a while. He loves slalom skiing, wake boarding, and tubing. I love whatever makes him happy. 
