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First of all, let me preface this article by saying that I'm not a mom nor am I a woman, so by no means am I speaking here as if I'm an expert on the subject of "Mom stuff." Notwithstanding, my wife is a mother of 3 and upon discussing the subject with her, as well as having informal discussions with our substantial customer base of mothers here at River Pools, I decided to come up with the following list, which I think is pretty cool. So here goes:
(numbers do not reflect order of importance)
1. No Packing!
Maybe the worst part about swimming for most families, or should I say moms, before they own their own pool is the concept of packing. Whether the pool is a community pool just down the street, or the Fitness Center in town, packing stinks. Even worse, usually something is always forgotten (I can see many nodding heads out there).
2. Kids Want to ‘Hang Out' at Home
Many of the moms I've talked to get swimming pools because they understand that their kids are going to be looking for fun and entertainment, especially as they hit the teenage years. With a pool in their backyard, kids will therefore invite their friends over, allowing ‘Mom' to not only keep a closer eye on things, but also get to know her children's friends much better in the process.
3. No Driving!
Ok, be honest, how many of you moms out there sometimes wonder if you're a mom or a carpooling service?? :-) This is understandable with the crazy number of activities so many kids participate in these days, which is why having a pool in the back yard is such a relief. So not only does a pool mean less driving, it also means less spent on gas-which saves even more money. Yeah!
4. Low Entertainment Costs
Granted, a pool is expensive initially, but with technologies like fiberglass, salt, etc., pools require less maintenance and chemicals than ever before. This is also why so many families are electing to install swimming pools instead of spending thousands on vacations that come and go within a week's time-hence the new phrase "Staycation".
Read more: 27 Ideas for a Home Staycation with Kids
5. Vacuuming is Therapeutic
Many of you probably won't believe this statement, but I've literally had dozens of moms tell me over the years how much they enjoy vacuuming their pool, as they find it relaxing and therapeutic. Although this may sound very odd to some who've never owned a pool, I can attest there is something very peaceful about being outside and moving the vacuum through the lucid waters of a swimming pool.
6. Fitness for the Family
I've personally seen this over the past few years with my kids and I've heard other moms comment on this as well. As we all know, swimming is a great exercise, and our kids certainly needs exercise to stay healthy and fit. In many cases, because the kids will spend 2-5 hours every day outside in the pool during the summer, their bodies go through quite a transformation as the winter ‘baby fat' burns right off and by summer's end, they are left lean, healthy, and fit.
7. Great for ‘Date Nights'
I hadn't thought about this one before but a mom mentioned it to me recently and I thought it was an excellent idea.
8. ‘Gal Gatherings'
Moms certainly need their time away from the kids on occasion to refill their tanks, and there may be no better means of this than having a "Ladies' Night" or similar gathering at the pool. By sitting, laughing, and chatting in the pool for hours with friends, moms can truly receive a much needed respite from their difficult labors.
9. Children Crawl into Bed
I always find it amusing how ‘zonked' my kids are when I get home at night during the summer season. This fatigue is of course a direct result of being outside in the pool all day, but it certainly makes the life of parents and moms much easier when the kids are literally asking to go to bed versus being told to go to bed.
10. Less Bickering
Anybody that has had children can attest that kids can drive themselves crazy with bickering and arguing, especially during the summer time once school is over. What's a great solution for this? Well a pool of course! By laughing, splashing, and playing in the pool all day mothers are often amazed by the tranquil relations of their children as a result of such activities.
11. Tanning!
Many moms love a great tan (I know my wife does) and there's no place better to get one than at the side of your own swimming pool. Even nicer, once you start to get hot, there is a refreshing pool right there to jump in to.
12. Cheap Parties
As every mom is well aware, throwing a party for their kids can get expensive when other children are involved. This is because they have to be entertained and entertainment, like going to Chuck-e-cheese or having a party at the local skating rink, can get pretty costly. With a swimming pool in the backyard, children can be entertained for hours for no cost whatsoever. How about that for savings?
13. Quiet Exercise
I've talked to many moms that very much enjoy swimming in their pool alone, enjoying the peaceful water while benefiting from the exercise that comes with such an activity. It's really amazing what 15-20 minutes of quiet exercise each day can do for the mind and body as we get older.
14. Scientific Experiments
I thought this was a very cool and original idea that came from a mother I spoke with who utilizes her pool for science experiments with her children during the summer. Just think of all the teaching activities one could have in a pool...the possibilities are endless.
15. Family Time without Distractions
It's tough for families to have great ‘family time' these days with all the distractions of the world. Whether it's a tablet, the TV, the computer, etc., distractions abound. This is just another example of what makes owning a swimming pool so special. A family can swim in a pool for an hour or so together and their only focus is on each other. In my opinion, there is almost nothing better for a family these days.
So, there are 15 reasons why moms love owning swimming pools. Questions? Comments? Feel free to add any other benefits you can think of below.
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