Don’t sit near a pool and complain about getting splashed.
Words to live by.
I recently heard someone complaining about going to a pool where children were having a good time. They got splashed by the little tykes. I have so many questions for them.
1. Why did they go to the pool?
2. Did they honestly expect to stay dry?
3. Why didn’t they go to their air-conditioned home?
4. Did they expect this pool to be child-free?
5. What is their idea of what a pool should be used for?
6. Why didn’t they go to a pool exclusively for sticks-in-the-mud?
7. Why are they the way that they are?
They’ll never read this. This blog has no reach whatsoever. But just in case they do, let me speak directly to them. Lighten up.
Here’s what to expect:
There’s water in a pool, the water is wet, and you will be too at some point.
Why else would someone go to a pool? I only ever go to a pool to swim.
There’s not much other reason to go. I could go and sweat, but I can do that anywhere.
Don’t go to a pool if you don’t like to swim or get wet. Simple as that.
And don’t go to a pool in your Sunday best. A suit and tie aren’t proper pool wear. Khakis aren’t either. Shoes that aren’t open-toed are ridiculous. Don’t wear socks. Flip flops or sandals. And it’s best to abstain from wearing jewelry in water. It seems to want to come off more easily.
And never go to a pool with an expensive phone in your pocket. Have some common sense and the common courtesy to realize that the water doesn’t stay in the pool. It exits the pool on clothing, skin and through the air as cannon balls are executed with expert preciseness. People are there to have fun. They don’t want to watch out for your electronics. And they shouldn’t have to.
Remember, water drips and runs freely and easily. Bring a waterproof bag. Store all expensive and perishable-by-water items in it. It isn’t difficult. If you need to take a call, step away from the pool. Why would you want to scroll Facebook when you have countless gallons of water to enjoy?
Don’t bring work to a pool. What is the point of working by a pool anyway?
Pools were not made for work. They were made for people to relax and enjoy the refreshing water that eases the heat of the summer days. Leave your laptop at the house.
Bring a towel with you. Dry off if needed.
Hang the towel up to dry in between drying off. If you’re that concerned about getting wet, bring a plastic bubble.
Do you like to yell at the children who are living their best lives, “Hey! Stop splashing! You’re getting us wet.”
Did it ever occur to you to leave?
How else are they going to perfect their cannonball jump? Have you ever seen a child sit idly by while their peers have fun jumping and frolicking in the pool? In a time-out, sure. But never voluntarily.
Get in touch with your inner human decency and let the children play.
I promise you won’t dissolve if the water gets on you.
to those who need to lighten up a little,
– Caleb
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