On BritMums we’ve just launched our Joy of Swimming Linky Challenge, sponsored by British Gas. You could win a year-long family pass to theme parks and zoos or £250 to spend in JJB Sports. While as a founder of BritMums I can’t compete, I love this theme.
The smell of chlorine and the percussive sound of a bellyflop transport me to summers in Texas. The cement around the swimming pool turns skillet-hot, and there’s a delicious moment when you’re airbourne, anticipating the plunge into the diamond-studded water.
Our children’s love of swimming pools knows no bounds – sometimes we swim twice a day, doing funny midair poses en route to the deep end, making 4-person high totem poles (the 8-year-old on the 13-year-old’s shoulders, who’s on my shoulders and I’m on my husband’s shoulders), and playing that oldie but goodie Marco Polo.
A summer without swimming is inconceivable. Not least of all because the kids wouldn’t let us get away with it.
What memories do you have about swimming? Get ready for the season and post what you love about swimming and include your link in the challenge. It’s fun! There are prizes! Plus, British Gas is offering every family (not just customers) a free swim this summer. Check out the Challenge to claim yours!
All my growing up years memories in New Zealand are filled with the local pool, the smell of chlorine, drying out on the concrete and iceblocks (ice lollies)
Hi Jen
I was already writing a post all about swimming when I saw your competition. Living in Singapore means I can’t enter either but I think the campaign to get everyone swimming is a great idea
http://www.21stcenturymummy.com/2012/05/02/the-water-babies/
Looks great Jen! Makes me want to go swimming.