l guess it is debatable but for us having a pool sometimes felt as if it wasn't worth the hassles. But then we would have to cast aside all those memories of our kids and then grandchildren enjoying it so much. And those late-night nude swims under the stars were not half bad either.
So l guess l answered my position and my husband's, but we make the most of it. We are on a corner lot so only one other house to our side. There lived a nice couple and their three kids. They had no pool so one day when our grandkids were here with us and hitting the pool was on the menu l sent the eldest to see if the kids next door wanted to join in. Of course with their parent's approval and l or my husband would be out there at all times.
All the kids were having a grand time, but as it always seems to happen it came to an end when the neighbors came to gather up their children. From that day on we offered that the couple uses the pool at any time they wished to, as long as one of the parents is present. l enjoyed going into the kitchen and looking out and finding them romping around, it brought a flood of memories of yesteryear and those times with our kids.
So when a young couple moved in across the street from us, it wasn't long until the same offer was presented to them. They didn't take us up on it until after a pool party we had which they attended. After that, they were frequent visitors outpacing our friends next door. Mostly either early or late in the day with their cute toddler, but sometimes on their own leaving the baby with her grandma who lived with them.
Watching them at those times also streamed memories, young hard bodies with none of the limits age brings along with it. The reward for our kindness returned and then some. And now to the story which l hope you enjoy it.
It was in early Spring and our favorite time of the year, everything is showing off its beauty in wonderful fashion. The plum blossoms scattered over the pavers of our private courtyard, how l wish they lasted longer. The big oak that shades the courtyard year around has no time for such silliness, and as that part of the house and courtyard is elevated there was more of a sense as if you were in a treehouse rather than being tired of the ground.
My husband stirred about as I wondered if he has gotten up as he kept early hours even on the weekends so Mondays are not so tough. But then l feel a brisk breeze which had to be from him opening the double glass doors in our bathroom that leads out to the courtyard. Then the warmth of his strong naked body once again against mine. If there is heaven on earth this has to be mine. Or at least a great start to the day.