My children love swimming so much that it is a huge part of our summer time. This is the time when all of my kids are happy during the day so it is very much my favorite part of summer. We have a pool at our apartment complex that is outside so we are able to go at anytime in the summer, which is convenient. We usually go in the morning after breakfast and a few shows watched on our Directtv.

The hottest time of the day tends to be right before lunch, so we are usually the first visitors to the pool. This is a great way to keep the kids busy with baths and changing while I make lunch. Some days we take our lunch or order dinner and have it delivered to the pool for some extra fun with the kids.

We have invested several dollars in swimming suites and pool toys for all ages and have them all in the storage area of the apartment. This is great for the kids’ friends when they swim as well. Swimming has given my husband and I time with the kids where they are all happy and time for the kids to socialize with the other members of our apartment community.