Summer!

In my little world, it finally feels like summer. I got a sunburn yesterday (beware of patio meals!), have had to mow the lawn with increased regularity, and, wait for it....I bought a kiddie pool. Yes, I am a grown woman. No, I have no children. And, no, I have no shame in spending my summer sitting in a kiddie pool on my patio. 

Will my kiddie pool be as fun as floating around a lazy river at a water park? Well, probably not, BUT, I can enjoy adult beverages in this kiddie pool and I don't have to pay $15 every time I feel like relaxing in the water. Even better: this kiddie pool is completely lacking in children who will splash me while I relax, read trashy magazines, and enjoy adult beverages. 

I already noticed a neighbor staring quite incredulously as I filled my kiddie pool with water. JEALOUS. Clearly, people need to be reminded how to have a good time in their yard. Now, all I need is my patio redone (hopefully at the end of the month!), and a grill. I think the biggest challenge will be getting my husband into the pool. He seems to think it's silly, but I bet if he got all hot and bothered while grilling us a meal he'd want to cool off in this fabulous beauty. 

Anyone else going the more affordable route to cool off during these hot summer months? Any suggestions for making my kiddie pool more adult-like?