When I was a young girl, I used to love to go swimming in the summertime. One of the rules of our household was that we had to have our chores done before we could go swimming. I would wake up early (for me) and get my chores done by noon so that I could go swimming in the afternoon. I remember being one of the first ones in line and walking into the quiet locker room, entering the empty pool deck, looking at the still water, and watching the first kid jump and splash into the pool. I can still hear their "WHOA!" today. Through all those hours spent at the pool, I learned some great health and safety tips to have a fun time swimming. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com 1. Be Ready. Going to the swimming pool has its own "getting ready" checklist. As an adult, I am a fan of checklists. Having one, even if it is only a mental checklist, is important for the swimming pool. Naturally, you want to have your bathing suit and towel. Rinsing off at home will help you
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