Cleaning My Boss Man's Pool

Up until a couple of years ago, I wouldn't have been caught dead in a bathing suit.  I was too fat and self conscience to wear one, and I was always missing out on all the fun because of that.  Then I lost some weight, and even though I still have several pounds to lose, I became more comfortable in my own skin.  Two years ago, my mom bought a house with a pool.  For the first time, I wanted to be able to swim when everyone else did, so I went out and bought a bathing suit.  I do not have the Beach Body I would like to have, but I am getting there.

Last Spring, I helped my boss open his pool.  I put my bathing suit on and jumped into the dirty water to help him clean the middle, which he couldn't reach from the sides of the pool.  I knew I wasn't the best to look at in my bathing suit, but I had a crush on him and wanted to help, so I sucked it up.  A few days ago he asked me if I would help him again this year, and there was no way I could say no.  This year, though, I am embarrassed to put on my bathing suit, because I haven't lost any more weight, and I'm not feeling confident enough right now.  I need to do something like the 90 Day Review, though I am not sure I'll have 90 days before he needs my help. Maybe the Extreme Body Workout would be a better choice.  I don't know.  All I do know is that I am not looking forward to jumping into his pool this year.

This is a guest post provided by Fitness Alliance.

The Last Weekend Of Summer

Even though we technically have another month of summer left, this weekend is generally known as the end of summer.  Kids around the country are heading back to school next week.  That is, the ones who haven't already started back.  My kids went back three weeks ago.  My nephews go back this coming week.

Just because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean that summer fun has to end.  I am a big swimmer, and so are my kids.  One of the things I have always wanted to, but have yet to do, is visit a water park.  I mean, what can be more fun than sliding down huge slides into huge pools of water?

We live pretty close to a huge indoor water park, and I have been wanting to visit it for a while now.  I think the kids would love it.  Okay, who am I kidding?  I would love it too!  The best thing about indoor water parks is that the weather doesn't factor into the fun.  It could be freezing outside, but inside, we could be in our bathing suits having a ball. 

Hopefully by this time next year, I can say we visited the park, and I'll let you all know how much fun we had.  Oh, and I'm sure I will have tons of pictures to share, too.

We Need Some Inflatable Rafts

I spent the day yesterday in a pool.  Now, if you read my blog last year, you will remember that I got a pretty bad sunburn. 

You would think that I would have learned from that. 

You would think that I would have lathered myself up with sunscreen so it didn't happen again this year.

Um, yeah, I didn't, and now, I look like a lobster.

Again.

And it hurts like crazy.  The good news is that I had fun yesterday.  So did Brandi.  She got to play with a friend of hers, and they had boogie boards in the pool that they were playing on.  That got me to thinking that she would really enjoy playing on the lake with tubes and inflatable rafts.  I know they have some that have motors on them, but I would get her one that she would have to row.  Heck, she could even row it in the pool, especially my mom's pool.  Her pool is definitely big enough for something like that.

I am looking forward to spending another summer in the water.  I really enjoyed our cookouts last year, and spending time with my mom.  I hope we have just as much fun this year.

No Comments About My Sausage Toes!

I am seriously enjoying my Summer, and for the first time, I am not looking forward to it ending.  We have been spending so much time with my mom, and I love it.  We swim and eat together at least four time a week, some weeks even more.  I am going to miss that once school starts back next week.  I am a creature of habit, and one of my biggest things is that we do not stay out late on school nights.  Homework and bedtimes are very important to me, because I want my kids to do the best they can in school, and those two things help tremendously.  But for now, I am going to enjoy this last week of freedom.  I am going to swim.  And eat.  And enjoy the time I spend with my mom.

Oh, and I am going to continue rocking the black toenail polish!

Summer Television

Remember when Summer television was just repeats of your favorite shows?  I don't remember when, exactly, new shows started showing up on the Summer television schedule, but I am so glad they did.  I don't watch a lot of television during the day, but I do like to relax at night and watch a good medical, food, or vampire show.  That's right, I am talking about my three favorite shows that are all premiering in June.

First up is Royal Pains. Man, I would give anything to let Hank be my doctor!  If you are unfamiliar with this show, it is all about a doctor who gets fired from his hospital position, so he becomes a concierge doctor in the Hamptons.  With his beautiful assistant Divya and his brother Evan, he caters to the super rich, and the not so rich, who need medical attention.  I seriously love this show, and can not wait for it to begin it's new season on June 3rd at 10pm on USA Network.

Next up is The Next Food Network Star.  Now, you all know I love a good reality show, and this is one of my favorites, and not just because it stars Mr. Bobby Flay, who I absolutely adore.  I love the challenges, and watching the contestants cook.  Some of these people are really talented, and some of them, well, they make for interesting television. Check out the season premiere June 6th at 9pm on Food Network.

Last up is my guilty pleasure, True Blood.  I mean, is there anything sexier than brooding vampires?  Yeah, I didn't think so.  I can not wait to see what this season has in store.  I have been watching some previews and mini-episodes online, and it looks like it is going to be an awesome season.  I can not wait until June 13th at 9pm.  I will be tuned into HBO to get my True Blood fix.

Did you happen to notice that I have a conflict of interest?  Both True Blood and The Next Food Network Star are on at 9pm on Sunday nights.  Luckily, HBO always plays True Blood twice, and Food Network airs each episode twice as well.  I will most likely watch True Blood at 9, and catch the Food Network Star when it repeats, usually at 11pm or midnight.  It's a good thing the kids are out of school, and I can sleep in a little in the mornings.

What's your Summer Must See Shows?

Almost Spring

Just yesterday I was bragging about the weather here in South Carolina. I should have known better. Today was kind of yucky. It never rained, but it sure did feel like it would at any second. It wasn't cold, but the warmth of the past few weeks was definitely missing. I guess you could say it was a blah kind of day, and my feet stayed cold.

I also think my dreams of beautiful window boxes filled with flowers may have to wait a week or two. Technically, it won't be Spring for another couple of days, but I am so ready.

I love letting the warm breeze blow through the house.

I love that the kids can play outside without heavy coats. Last week, Brandi was outside in a tank top and shorts.

Now that mom has the pool, I am also counting the days until it is swimming time. I am hoping that will help me lose the rest of this weight.

And swimming is just fun!

Things To Do This Summer

If your kids are anything like mine, they are wanting to get out of the house as much as possible this summer. Brandi brought home a bunch of fliers from school for all types of activities, but I can not justify paying thirty dollars for four hours of cheerleaders camp.

I was looking into Summer Camps, and am considering sending them to a day camp. I know there is no way they would do sleep away camp. There are so many options, depending on what the kids interests are. Day camp would give them something to do during the week, but our weekends would still be open. Now that Junior has weekends off, we want to find local things to do as a family. I just installed that bright colored widget over there on my sidebar, and you just put your zip code in and it will tell you some things to do in your area this summer.

The first thing that popped up when I put in my zip code was the Children's Museum. I think I know about this place, and I believe it might be a little young for my kids. The second thing that pooped up was a place in Charlotte that lets the kids make their own pizza's. Now, Charlotte is about an hour from here, so I'm not sure I would drive that far just to have the kids make their own pizzas.

These are just the things happening today. You can look forward to upcoming dates so you can plan ahead, too. It shows you things within a sixty mile radius of your zip code, so some things will be closer than others. I'm hoping we will be able to find some interesting things to do.