Big mistake?

So, impulsivity may not be the way forwards for me. I'm not yet convinced that the pool purchasing was such a great idea. The kids still think I'm the best mum in the universe, so that's good. But I'm realising I've only swapped time spent lawn mowing for increased laundry and mopping up of muddy floors. It doesn't exactly blend in with the garden, which whilst that doesn't particularly bother me, I do wonder what our trying-to-sell-their-house neighbours make of the monstrosity. My ever optimistic daughter – wonder where she gets that from – thinks it could be a selling point to a family with kids who would love to get invited over. I am trying to think how to prettify it but suspect if I paint flowers on it that could damage the liner. And, like any new hobby, the initial outlay is only the start. I've belatedly discovered the ongoing costs and hassle of things like filtration, I need to investigate chemicals (yuck) and if I'm ever to use it myself, will have to purchase some solar heating for it (the word cold doesn't do it justice). I'm a little worried that maybe I'd be throwing good money after bad – my former policeman pal is coming over tomorrow – what if he declares it unsafe and then we don't get to use any of it? Nonetheless, it's only money (and maybe the goodwill of my neighbours).

I need to stop imagining calamaties and get on with trying to enjoy it. We have 2 more hopefully sunshine-filled days before the kids are back at school. So, put a wetsuit on, come on, come on...