It never ceases to amaze me how some people will bug out over the dumbest things, yet if they put into perspective what they should be mad at, it may make them reconsider.
As I'm listening to a girlfriend vent about her Playa del Carmen swimming pool experience, I could relate to the instance she was talking about. The same thing happened to me when my infant was just eight months old. My daughter has always loved the water. She loves taking baths, swimming in pools and the ocean. So it's natural when your kid takes to the water, that you allow them to partake and enjoy as you do.
My girlfriend Kelly was at an all-inclusive resort with her family, and she and her six month old son were swimming along, enjoying the sun and sights. Her son giggled with excitement as the water splashed his face, when Kelly saw the glares of a few early to mid 20's guys sitting poolside. She wondered what their problem was, when she overheard one of them say to another, "That's nasty that she has a baby in here without a diaper. I sure hope it doesn't pee or poop." While I understand their concern -- more so Kelly's frustration with their mentality -- I told her that the best answer to these guys judging a mommy for swimming with her precious infant is, "Worry about the sloppy drunks pissing in the pool next to you! Yes. The one's who have been sitting at the swim up bar for hours and ironically haven't had to use the bathroom once!" It's rather interesting that they should notice and worry about the innocent and harmless baby pee comprised of breast milk and/or infant formula, versus the sloppy, sweaty adult man urine enclosing the very area they've been marinating! On that note, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming! One point Kelly, zero points fellas. Better luck next time.
-OzzyMommy
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