I always forget you have that water thing....were you traumatized somehow? Or just naturally distrustful? I love the sensation of being immersed so much, it is well nigh impossible for me to imagine that sensation being a cause for fear. Immersed in spiders, yes...even exposed to ONE spider! But water is so soft and soothing, yet invigorating. When my back hurt so badly, I would step into the hotel pool and, as I sank into the water, feel the weight of the world being floated off my spine...heaven!
Glad the kids had fun, hope at some point you will be able to also!