The Solution

 The solution to The Problem or our horrible Splash Pad adventure was a $4 hose head and an $8 tot swim pool.  Now Talmage can have all the water he wants!

 

 Testing it out.  "Brrrrrrrrrr, I donno parents."

 Let us show you.  It's not so bad after you get used to it.

 

 His own water spout.

"Whoa nelly! That was colder than I thought...run away!"

 Dad showing him how to take control. 

 "Ha ha...eat that water."

 Now back to the pool.  "How should I go in?  Head first?"

"Butt first"

"On three I drop."

So much better with a playmate.

Splish splash, having a good time.

 "Now I am cold and getting out.  Oh I found something."

 "Here ya go mom."

"I found something else."

"All right, onto other things, follow me."