“Hey, Sarah! It’s been ages since we last caught up. How have you been this past year?”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold on there, little man! Sunscreen first before you dive in!”
Apologies, it’s just been so long. How are the kids? Did they have a good school year?
“Seriously, stop squirming! I don’t want sunscreen in your eyes!”
So, how are the kids doing?
“No, you cannot have a snack right now! We just got here!”
That’s wonderful to hear! So excited for you guys…
“I don’t care if you’re hungry! You just ate, so go swim!”
Sorry again! Really glad to hear everything is going well. Do you have any plans for this summer?
“Wait, wait—stay away from the baby pool! You need a floatie!”
What was I saying? Oh yes, summer plans! Any exciting trips lined up?
“STOP splashing your brother! No one wants to hear him cry!”
Oh, the beach! That sounds fantastic! We’re planning to… Oh no! I forgot the sunscreen for the baby. One moment.
“Oh, I know you hate this, buddy. Just a bit more and you’ll thank me later. There we go!”
So, we’re planning to hit the beach this summer, and—oh goodness, the baby just…
“Why couldn’t you have waited to poop? Okay, everyone out of the pool, into the locker room. Now!”
Deep breath. Let’s regroup. Does anyone need to use the bathroom before we get back in?
“No? Great!”
Ah, the beach. Sounds so relaxing… one, two, three… relaxing… Speaking of, do you think we’ll ever get to …
“OH NO! Don’t squirt the lifeguard again! Apologize right now!”
Will we ever be those moms who can sunbathe peacefully? Oh no! Where’s number two? I see one and three, but where is he? Phew! There he is!
“Stay away from the snack bar! You scared me! No snacks right now!”
Gosh, my kids are a handful. Why do you seem so…
“Where’s number two again? Seriously? Over at the snack bar AGAIN?”
Why are you so calm? Am I the only one who feels like a total wreck?
“Get back in time out, young man!”
I feel completely neurotic. I could sure use a…
“Okay, you can come out of time out, but back in if you squirt the lifeguard again.”
What was I saying? Oh right, a drink would be nice…
“In ten minutes, we can have a snack.”
Maybe I’ll just skip the drink and settle for a shot instead.
“No, ice cream is not a snack! Snacks are chips or pretzels.”
And to think, people believe we’re just lounging by the pool all day…
“Because I said so!”
People really think that, right? We’re just sitting by the pool, hanging out… “Hey, Sarah?”
“Oh no! You all scared away my friend! Why can’t you just play nicely?”
Oh well, fellow neurotic moms, this is what happens in our dreams:
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In summary, navigating parenting can be chaotic, especially during pool outings. Parents often juggle sunscreen, snacks, and restrooms while attempting to keep an eye on their kids. The dream of a peaceful moment can feel far away, but sharing these experiences with others provides support and solidarity.
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