Just add water and your backyard becomes everyone’s favorite summer spot ☀️💧 The

I posted this backyard setup back in May when I was desperately trying to manifest summer weather. The video shows my chaotic attempt at inflating what is essentially a mini water park for my kids. My honest verdict is that it takes a solid forty minutes and a heavy duty air pump to get this thing standing. But once it is up, the plastic is thick enough to survive rough play.

The detail I pointed out in the video is still my favorite feature. There are two built-in cup holders right on the edge of the adult lounging corner. I joked that one is for hydration and the other is for survival. You already know what goes in the survival cup. What I did not mention on camera is the bizarre placement of the drainage valve. It is tucked directly underneath the slide attachment. You have to wedge your arm into the wet grass just to let the water out.

This clip totally flopped with just under four hundred views. I completely blame my own timing. I put it up on a rainy Sunday when nobody was thinking about swimsuits. The engagement was decent from the few moms who did watch it. They mostly felt seen by the cup holder joke. If you are looking at getting one this year, do yourself a favor and buy a separate electric pump. Your lungs will thank me later.