AQUARIUM TAKE ???...
It was our last trip to the Aquarium for the summer and we wanted to make the most of it.  Trouble was the weather was not cooperating.  Where earlier in the summer we had experienced short lines and lots of sunshine we were given long waits and air so thick it was difficult to breathe.  Our cheeks were pink but we made our way through the crowd to all of our favorite indoor attractions.  We marveled at each sea creature and played with the sharks and rays until we were wet up to our elbows and then some.  When we made our way outside we realized our visit would be cut short.  It was already sprinkling and the down pour was on the way.  A few train rides is never enough and skipping the Light House or Ferris Wheel just didn't seem right.  Mom tried to buy us time by eating in the restaurant, but everyone else had the same idea.  The wait was almost 2 hours and that was not a choice for our hungry bellies.  We ate our packed lunch as we watched the tiger training and then realized the real storm was upon us.  We headed outside only to be SOAKED and my tears only added to the down pour.  Mom was so disappointed to see me so upset; simply heartbroken.  She knew how important this trip was to me and more than realized our visit had been significantly cut short.  We typically spend all day rather than a few short hours.  We ride the train 7 times and walk through each exhibit twice.  We ride each ride until mom feels dizzy and then I ride them some more.  I was not a fan of the rain.  I can't remember the consoling words mom spoke over me or the promises she made that day to plug the tears and get me into our van, but I do know that there will be many more takes at the Aquarium.