Summertime Advice

May I offer you a little bit of advice for this summer, especially if you have children?

DO. NOT. FORGET. THE. SUNSCREEN.

I know.  Duh.  Right?  We joined the local recreational association this summer to have access to the swimming pool.  E.B. loves to swim and since he’s pretty good at it now, we figured this would be a great summer activity to enjoy as a family.  We had a blast this weekend at the pool, but I neglected to apply sunscreen to my very pale skin that has not seen that much sun in years probably.  In my defense, I did make sure E.B. had his sunscreen on and I did put it on my face, because usually my face is the only part of my body that turns pink.

And now?  I’ve been in agony since Saturday afternoon with a horrible sunburn across my back and shoulders.  I’ve tried the vinegar baths and I’ve purchased some sunburn relief cream, but nothing so far has really taken the  pain out of this burn.  Having to wear a shirt is sheer torture, but it’s not really an option.  I can’t believe I was so stupid.  My skin has never burned easily, but then again I haven’t been in the sun like that in years. 

So today’s post is more of a P.S.A. to make sure you keep your skin safe this summer, especially your children.  It’s so obvious, of course, but sometimes we’re so busy making sure our little ones are safe and protected that we neglect ourselves.  Or, in my case, we’re just in denial.