Swimming Pool Supplies

Well the weather hasn’t cheered up much but there’s always next weekend I suppose. Ever the optimist! Soon I’ll need to prepare the pool for winter. Should get the chemistry properly balanced and give it a good clean but I really would like to get a few more swims in before it really is too late.

Better put some shock stuff on my shopping list. I usually order it online with the other swimming pool chemicals.

I’ll need to get it covered before the leaves start falling but for now I’m going to risk it and keep my fingers crossed for a few more days of sunshine.

Well after buying a number of new games for the pool I’ve been really disappointed to find that, due to the poor weather, we haven’t made much use of them. I was all fired up for playing with the kids and the new water polo set.

I suppose there’s always the chance that the temperature will improve but I don’t hold out too much hope. The only good side is it’s been a great excuse to stay in and watch the Olympics. Go Phelps! The kids are really inspired.

I always encourage my daughter to play outdoors and now we’ve got a new above ground pool set it’s even easier. It’s great for her and there are endless child activities to take advantage of. I enjoy getting in with her and her friends, teaching them new things and showing them how I used to have a great time when I was a child, without video games and non-stop television.

I still enjoy the swimming pool games I loved as a child and teenager and it’s fun passing them on to my daughter.

We were very much an outdoor kind of family. My father taught me how to shoot a bow, build a campfire, throw tomahawks, and go canoeing. As you can see, I grew up in the country. I carry some of this over into my parenting. My daughter was more than excited when I taught her how to shoot a bow and build a decent fire. She enjoys playing horse shoes as I did when I was her age. These are simple child activities that I have the power to teach her. Trust me; it’s not difficult to get your little ones excited about things when they’re young. Mostly what they crave is time with you. Take advantage of this and devote some free time each day or week to your child’s fun. They will always remember it.