Greetings from the Beach

We left home at 8:30 this morning and arrived at the beach at 4:30 this afternoon. Despite the way it sounds, especially after the MARTA experience, the children were amazing on our long travel day. To break up the trip, we enjoyed a picnic stop halfway with BeeBee & Poppy at a park in my hometown.

Upon our arrival, we went directly to the beach (in street clothes). The children's reaction to the beach characterized their personalities wonderfully.

R insisted that I hold him the whole time. He squealed and giggled and offered lots of commentary--as long as he was in the safety of my arms.

K ran full force from the boardwalk ahead of everyone, then quickly retreated once she reached the water shouting, "Da waves are gonna get me, Mama!" She was then content to look for seashells, while cautiously keeping one eye on the waves at all times to insure the tide didn't suddenly rush in 50 yards and "get her."

P was pokey getting down to the shore, then ran straight into the ocean. The child was soaked within 30 seconds. Since the boys are so thin that their 24 month shorts are constantly falling down, you can imagine what sandy,wet shorts looked like. Remember this?

The experience at the shower on the boardwalk was similar. R was splashing. K was carefully holding up her pants to prevent them from getting wet. P looked like a little wet river rat--with a huge grin of self-satisfaction on his face.

I already feel so relaxed. I cannot wait to see what the next few days bring! THANK YOU, sweet Daree, for the use of your beautiful place!