To Love or Hate the Summer?

WARNING: This is a post to vent. Further reading may include more information that you want to know. It does not include cute, adorable pics of my babies....just my rambling thoughts of the summer. Therefore, it may be uninteresting. Yet, it could be entertaining to find how my thoughts of summer have completely changed over the years. Read if you wish. :)

Ahhh...summer. Summer and I have a love-hate relationship. In past years, it was just a loving relationship. Summer was a time to kick back and let go of my worries for a few months. It was a time for soaking up the sun at the pool and cute little bikinis. Man, how things have changed...

Reasons Why I HATE the Summer:

1. It's swimsuit season. I used to enjoy purchasing a swimsuit. I would even by three of them each year. Now, I've never been one to buy the really skimpy ones...but never did I think of purchasing anything but a two piece...NEVER. So, why do I HATE buying a swimsuit now? Uhhhh...could it be that my belly looks like a flabby, shriveled-up prune ( I kid you NOT)? Or could it be that my legs are full of dimples...yes...the dreaded cottage cheese thighs. I call them craters. Finally, comes the chest area... let's just say that it is NOT cool to need underwire in a swimsuit.
One plus about having a horrific figure, however, is that it doesn't take long to find a swimsuit. There are not as many one pieces, so that cuts back on some time. They all look terrible, so why not just go with the first one that looks decent? I settled on a black one piece that has is supposed to slim the waist and hide the belly. The ruffles hide the rear and hips and the halter keeps things from falling. 
Yep, I used to be the one on the beach watching people as they pass, thinking, Lord, I'll never wear that! In the end, I'm the big momma that sits back wearing that and wishing that gravity and motherhood were not so cruel. LOL!!!
2. It's Tanning Season. Now, I LOVE to get a tan. It's just that I don't have the time. I am finally making some time to hit the tanning bed, but even THAT doesn't work out like it used to! Ladies, you know those white areas that NEVER get tan right under your rear...only visible when you bend over? It's always a clear sign that you've been in the tanning bed. Well, yes, I still get those....but they seem...LARGER. Like, they extend further down my legs. I guess a larger rear calls for larger white spots. :)
3. It's so DANG hot. This reason has always bothered me...nothing new.
4.High temps call for less clothing. Let's just face it. I need all the clothing I can get to cover things up!

Reasons...well... One Reason Why I Love the Summer.

1. I get to spend all day, every day with my beautiful kids. This one reason far outweighs the numerous reasons above. Therefore, summer remains  to be my favorite season of all. :)