This weekend Matt and I took the kiddos to the pool for the first time this summer. As soon as we arrived it was immediately apparent to us that it absolutely takes us both being on our A-game 100% of the time to make sure neither of the kids are jumping off the diving board. Long gone are the days of “relaxing” by the pool but we had fun getting our workout in chasing the kiddos around.
We arrived right after Caroline’s skipped nap, just in time for the lifeguards to close the pool and go on break. So I jumped on the excellent opportunity for a family picture since we were just standing around explaining to Caroline why she couldn’t run through the vacant splash zone for the next 15 minutes.
As soon as the whistle blew the kids were OFF for two hours of non-stop squealing and requests to “look at this!!!! this!!! this!!!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOK!!!” Splash grounds are a magical place for toddlers.
We took turns chasing Caroline around and around and around the splash
zone while the other parent sat on the ground and crawled after Thomas
over and over
as he sprinted into the deeper splash areas. Gosh, he is
so fearless it terrifies even me.
Also, I’m happy to report that the new
girls stayed inside my mom-suit the entire time. This is a legit fear
for me now. Normal people can tell when their bathing suit needs to be
pulled up a bit. If I’m not on suit patrol at all times things can go
south way fast. So anyway, I approve and highly recommend this adorable
(and on sale for $14) swimsuit which allows for you to sprint, bend over every 2.5 minutes and carry two children on your hip while staying in place!
Oh, I forgot to mention how obsessed Thomas was with smushing his face into the fountains of water and then laughing hysterically. All fun and games until you flush out a $175 contact into an abyss of sprinklers and wild toddlers. Expensive lesson learned.
Our first pool day with two littles was a little hectic but not enough to prevent us from returning next weekend…with goggles for Tom Tom.
So first – you look amazing… And second – your kiddos are the cutest (we have the same alligator suit and it has been on repeat this summer)
I can't believe that adorable suit is only $14!! I had my first baby 4 weeks ago and have had zero luck finding the right mom suit for the summer. That one would be worth a shot at least! Thanks for sharing!! I was loving your pool day snaps! The kids looked like they were having a BLAST!!
I've been telling my husband for a week that we need to find a pool!! Love your swimsuit!
I love these pictures— such a beautiful family! Looks like a great time!
Splash pads are amazing, but it amazes me that we don't have any close. It's florida you'd think it would be a requirement. Maybe I'll add it to the summer list and we will trek over to one.
Ahhh…what a fun family day! And girl, you look incredible in that swimsuit!
WOW!!! What a fun day for you all – what a gorgeous splash pad!! We only have one splash pad near us and the kids also LOVE it x
I have that suit and LOVE it!!
Looks like a fun family day!! Such a beautiful family!!
So much fun! Summer is truly the best time to make memories! Love that bathing suit too, hot mama! Linds @ Not A Mom
You look adorable!
What a fun family day! That suit is gorgeous on you! I spent four hours Sunday at the pool and it was so relaxing, while you were busy it seems like a perfect family outing! Jess at Just Jess
I love your bathing suit! So flattering! What a fun day at the pool 😉
So sweet and such a fun day! Your suit looks great on you!
You look adorable, and the kids do too! So wish we had a splashpad near us, as I know Caleb and Vivi would be all over that!:)
Love that suit! How stretchy is it? Do you think it would be wearable if I've got a 22-26 week bump going on??
Great find on the suit! Looks like you had a great time. I hear you, the days of relaxing on the beach, pool, well, just relaxing, are far and few between but all about having fun in other ways. Beautifully Candid
Too much fun! And love your suit!ZelleSouthern Style
Your little family of four makes like with two babes look so much fun! I ordered that suit right after I saw it on Instagram 🙂
I can't believe that swimsuit is only $14! It looks FANTASTIC on you!
You look amazing and your kiddos look like they had so much fun!
The kids are cute but you had me at $14…shut up!
where is this amazing splash pad your always posting about? Also I would love a free hellofresh meal sometime if you ever have any extras!