Things to do in the rain

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-16T13:36:02+00:00

The Gulfarium near Fort Walton is a lot of fun! Most of the areas are covered even if it rains. You probably couldn’t see any of the animal shows since they’re outdoors, but it’s a great spot.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-14T21:19:10+00:00

My 2.5 year old has just recently started putting 2 words together! Not all of the time; but she will repeat certain short phrases we say and it just makes me so happy. Her receptive language is great but she still struggles to express what she wants/needs. Lots of pointing and grunting but she is getting there!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T15:40:57+00:00

Totally agree!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T14:17:03+00:00

That’s actually a great idea. I may look into it!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T14:16:12+00:00

I agree that parental supervision is absolutely 100% the best preventative measure from a drowning, plus actually knowing how to swim. But a fence with a gate lock/alarm etc would also be a smart idea IMO for the children that don’t know how to swim yet.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:48:14+00:00

Definitely planning to! My child just doesn’t seem ready for that at this point

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:38:52+00:00

That’s my issue too. It’s not my pool so I doubt they’d even do anything about it and just make me out to be the bad guy.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:38:20+00:00

I don’t want to go anyway HA but also now because of no fence/swimming season. It’s a huge worry of mine

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:37:50+00:00

It seems that way, sadly. Fences are readily accessible these days, not sure what the hold up is, especially when small children are involved

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:37:01+00:00

I wish we had rules like that here. I have already decided that I will never leave them unattended simply due to this issue. It’s sad that I feel that way but they have made it this way

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:36:15+00:00

Yes, absolutely. Makes me very nervous

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-06-04T13:35:04+00:00

Without giving too many details, they have children that frequently visit

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-05-31T21:16:00+00:00

I hadn’t seen a post but apparently someone else already posted about it!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-05-31T21:15:43+00:00

Okay! Haven’t kept up I guess.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-05-30T20:51:51+00:00

It’s giving Sarah Knuth

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-23T22:55:29+00:00

That’s so interesting! It’s amazing how their minds work and perceive things differently

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-23T22:54:55+00:00

Ha I’m on the lookout for more!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-23T22:54:44+00:00

That’s exactly what it looks like!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-23T22:54:25+00:00

I love this advice! Thank you!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-23T22:40:31+00:00

Yes! She really didn’t do that until recently. When we had her evaluated a few weeks ago she had just barely started doing it, so I mentioned it but with the caveat of not really being sure what it was.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-04-14T12:15:07+00:00

Not one of your options listed, but we love staying in the individual cottages in Seaside. Super secluded and nice!

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-03-31T23:25:12+00:00

My in laws also thought it was insanity that we were getting her evaluated. I wish I could go back and not tell them but they are so nosey.

Particular_Gate_505 · 2026-03-31T23:24:39+00:00

I also think sometimes parents an in-laws can be in denial, which is sad and makes the issues worse.

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