With the pool opening in about three weeks, families are getting eager to bring their families to the pool. Stapleton pools serve many purposes in the summer including burning your kids out so they are not up until the sun goes down after nine, and a place for parents and nannies to bring kids so they don’t actually have to interact with them. For some parents, the pool can also be a challenging experience.
“We have a one year old as well as a three and a five year old,” says Stapleton mom Mandy Bauer. “So, we have to bring a crazy amount of stuff to the pool. Diapers, specific foods and toys, towels, milk, and then obviously, we need our adult beverages so we remain sane,” says Bauer. “We literally have to bring two wagons when we go there,” said Mandy’s husband Thomas. “We almost always forget something, and it is usually the one of three things we absolutely needed.” For this reason the Bauers are already planning their first trip to the pool. “We of course have no idea what the weather will be like opening weekend,” says Mandy. “But, whenever the pool is open, and we can go, we will be prepared. We have already started packing, and are keeping a checklist of the items we need and what is packed.”
The Bauers think other families in the same situation should do the same thing. “We know there are several other families with the same issue, in regards to number of kids and amount of stuff,” said Bauer. “So, just get ahead of things now. You have specific bags you bring to the pool, start packing those things today. I know we are already less stressed out knowing 90% of our battle will be done when we decide to go.” Stapleton pools open Memorial Day weekend, and families are encouraged to plan and pack wisely as they head to any of the great pools.]]>