Yesterday afternoon we walked away from our daily chores and took some time off. We loaded up the truck (yes the truck because the van is still in the shop!) and met Sharon, Jack and Rachel over at the Scotts pool. When we got there, everyone was leaving because there was a chlorine inbalance. So, Dennis went into the gate and asked the staff if the pool was closing. He was told that the pool should reopen within the hour. We proceeded to unload the truck and haul our gear up to the pool.
I was once again reminded that we have four girls. I had four little girls to change into swimsuits. All four need to have floaties and life jackets. They all insisted on perfect ponytails. Ah, the joy of all girls! Dennis put up his feet and dozed while I got the girls ready. GRRR!
But, soon enough, we were all in the pool. Madeline was splashing after her cousins, treading water in the deep end. Julie bounced around in the shallow end. Christy floated around somewhere in the middle. And, last but not least, Stephenie squealed because she detests water. However, she was soon laughing as she splashed water at her sisters.
We splashed for several hours, soaking up the sun and having fun. The older kids swam all over the pool gathering up as many floatation boards as they could find. Jack wanted to break his previous record of 6. Well, I think they managed to shatter that records with a solid 10 boards. And, to top off the day, Scott joined us. Supper was take out from Benny's.
Yes, I have a wonderful family. And, sometimes even the royal family of Chuckery needs to take a break from everyday life. Dear world, we are now ready for what you throw at us!
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