Pools and alcohol: Happy Father's Day!

by Carlos

Every June, my wife's department throws a party for all the new in-coming. Last year, our first year, I was upset that we didn't bring our kids to the party. It was really cool to see all the other kids playing and I wanted our kids to play with them.

Maybe also, I felt a little awkward there because I didn't know a soul and my kids would have given me a good excuse to get into and out of conversations.

This year, I felt so anxious about going to this annual party. Bringing the kids might have saved me a couple of times, but I really needed some adult time. It's weird that I was anxious about spending time with adults but that I saw that I needed it.

It was neat to see all the other kids there. My kids would have loved the pool party. But guess what I got to do! I drank! Real alcohol! It was like seeing a long lost buddy. And the conversations were really jovial. I had a really nice time. Sorry, kids.

I felt even more guilt free on Father's Day. My parents have a pool and the kids and I spent quite a lot time in the pool together.

So, Happy Father's Day to me and to all!