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It took a long time. There was a lot of stress, and conflict, and tears, and delays, and cursing. But your Mommy and I took matters into our own hands, inspired by and FOR you guys. We didn't want to miss another summer of swimming. And <clap> We <clap> DID IT!
So Jump on in! The water's fine! We now have our very own swimming pool!!!
And we've been swimming nearly every day- with each other...with friends and neighbors and family...just before a tornado warning and just after a giant thunderstorm knocked a tree into our backyard.
We've had to learn how to care for a pool and treat it with chemicals and fix a Gordo.
We've had plenty of time with cousins and friends.
We've jumped into cold water and bath water, in the morning, in the night.
We've scrubbed the walls, and rescued bees and frogs.
You've worn socks and swim shoes and our goggles melted in the sun.
But nothing, nothing, nothing has stopped our fun!
It was a boyhood dream of mine to have a pool. And I'm so glad I get to realize that dream with you two and mommy!
We did it!
The first day there was water in it we told you guys you could put your feet in.
Within minutes, you were first in Julia. And then before you knew it, we were All in! And we haven't hardly gotten out since!
It's been a splashing good summer so far swimming in our pool before and after dinner, playing (and making up) games (including Math Splash, Rhyme Time, Donkey Kong, Grand-mama, Freeze Dance, Ninja Jump, Mr. Fox Mr. Fox What time is it, and Safari). And I can't wait to get home and jump in with y'all again!
