BY LANA
There are two types of people in this world – those who drink coffee and those who don’t; those who have kids and those who don’t; those who love cats and those who don’t; those who think Ryan Gosling is perfection and… well there’s no alternative view on that one. And finally there are those who have a pool and those who don’t. I’d never had a pool… until about 4 weeks ago that is.
Sure it cost us $150,000 but it was worth every penny (I think it was… well I hope it is… it bloody better be!).
In all seriousness, we are in love with our pool and it’s had such a positive impact on our family already.
You see, B.P. (Before Pool), we were always getting out of the house to find something fun to do elsewhere and on hot days we simply had to leave to escape the heat. On top of that, our kids never wanted play dates at our house – the friend with the pool was always the preferred choice. Now, A.P. (After Pool), we’re spending afternoons and weekends at home, by the pool, and the days seem longer, brighter and better. I think I’m even looking younger (just kidding… that’s the chlorine talking… maybe just a few less lines?).
Another change I’ve noticed A.P. is how I’ve become a walking-talking know-it-all about pools. My husband will tell you I’ve been a know-it-all since birth, but knowing pools? That’s definitely new