Last summer Kathleen and I made it to the beach two or three times during the week. (We didn't bother going on the weekend, since it would be crowded, and since Jim was in Iraq all the days seemed the same to us anyway.) In fact, it was our favorite way to spend the morning. Kathleen and I got some great exercise and had lots of fun, and then Kathleen would take a good nap when we got home. What's not to love?!
We haven't been nearly as good about getting to the beach since Madeline arrived. Generally, we'd only go if we could get someone else to go with us. So, when Nan and Grandpa visited, we made it to the beach. Or when a bunch of moms from the neighborhood decided to go together, we tagged along then, too. But just me, Kathleen, and Madeline? That seemed too scary! Two small girls, one me, and a gigantic body of water? A recipe for disaster!
But then a particularly gorgeous morning last week made me reconsider my position. The day was too beautiful not to go to the beach! So, we packed up our beach bag, took a deep breath, and a gave it a go. And boy, are we glad we did! Kathleen couldn't have been happier.
We splashed in the water. We jumped over the little waves. We built sandcastles and knocked them down again. We ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We watched the planes fly overhead. We just enjoyed the lagoons.
Madeline wasn't so sure she liked the beach. While she was happy to sit on a beach towel and watch the goings on, she was distinctly displeased with the way I set her down on the sand at the water's edge.
Hawaii's waters might be warm, but apparently they're not warm enough for Madeline! She was much happier on my hip, where she spent the rest of the morning. Perhaps if we keep going back, we can convince her to love the sand and the water the way Kathleen does!
3 comments:
i'm hoping the same is true for caleb, he was seriously nonplussed after his first dip in the pacific. i just haven't had the gumption to head out on my own, either. let me know if you want to head out together some time, even if our little ones don't enjoy the water, they'll have each other!
I'm having this dilema with going to the lake this summer....me and two little kids...hmmm...but I guess it will work out...and I hope getting help to come along with me won't be hard. Very cute pics!!
I wish I had a beach to take my kids to. Or maybe I don't, they tend to be maniacs in the water.
Really, I just wanted to say that I met a woman at our coffee Wednesday night, and she looks a lot like you. In fact, I almost thought it was you when she first walked in, but then I noticed she is pretty pregnant, and my hopes were dashed. Plus you never said anything about coming to Germany, and I'm sure you would have if you were. :) So, I'm going to make her my friend and pray that I don't call her Kristen instead of Christina.
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