This year I discovered the joy of going to the pool by myself.
For the past 13 years I have rarely set foot in a swimming pool without constantly being on alert in order to make sure kids don't drown.
This week has been different.
It started the day after my kids returned to school- I'd spent several hours out in the heat working in the yard and I was hot and sore.
The pool sounded pretty fabulous, so I suited up and headed for the water.
Oh my word.
Relaxing in the water, eyes closed, carefree.
Lounging in a chair, soaking up the sun on my (very well coated with sunscreen) skin.
Sitting in a lounge chair!
Can you believe it‽
Those have always seemed like the realm of the child-free.
Yet I have enjoyed them every single day this week.
It's been pretty fabulous.
