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Lab Tries Turning Her Kiddie Pool Into a Boat

Mabel the Lab is obsessed with turning her kiddie pool into a boat — even if it sinks every time. Her family's hilarious solution finally makes her dream float.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Mabel has spent years trying to turn her kiddie pool into a boat — with lots of sinking and zero floating. After she destroyed her beloved “blue pearl,” her family rebuilt it stronger than ever, giving her the floating moment she always wanted.

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