I am going to post some blogs I wrote while on vacation at a beach house JL 10-17.
JULY 12: MON.
July 12 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday, was our first day at the beach. We all went for a “walk on the beach” at about 10am, the kids ran to the water and didn’t come out for about 2 hours. Caspian and Raven, with Grandpa, Jean and Uncle Levin, went out as far as anyone was out swimming, and were riding over the waves as they washed over them. I was nervous and worried the entire time. I realized we need a “buddy system” for swimming, so each child is partnered with one adult and I don’t feel like I have to keep track of them every minute they are in the water. The ocean is a wonderful, exhilarating and deceivingly dangerous thing.
My husband rode the waves, I think for perhaps the first time in his life. Now he has a major sunburn on his back, I’m pretty certain. Today I’m guessing he will keep a shirt on. For myself, I have memories of body surfing, swimming in the ocean, and even trying to get up on a surfboard (basically without success) when I was 15. I don’t feel any compulsion to do it right now. I will get in the water today but I’m really relaxed without doing it also.
We made spaghetti at the house, then had a spice cake for Zakiah’s birthday. He got a present from Aunt Jasmine (a super heroes spoon), and from Grandma and Grandpa (25 hot wheels cars). Raven is turning 14 July 27th and got a large boogie board at the surf shop today from us.
We are all crammed together at this beach house and tensions were high yesterday. The thermostat was constantly changing, as people have different preferences. We need a swimming buddy system, we have different preferences on movies, watching tv and bedtimes. We are going to have to consult, make decisions and try to respect one another.
This a.m. I first took a walk by myself for 45 mins. on the beach from 8:30 to 9-something. It was GREAT and very needed for my soul. I have to get just a little time completely alone, to retain my sanity.
The I let Leah go to the store by herself without Naylah. She stayed asleep on my shoulder for an hour, which I’m sure was the highlight of my day. It was really, really so nice. She is so sweet, at one month old, if you can imagine this little body curled up in your shoulder and hugging you for an hour straight.
July 12 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday, was our first day at the beach. We all went for a “walk on the beach” at about 10am, the kids ran to the water and didn’t come out for about 2 hours. Caspian and Raven, with Grandpa, Jean and Uncle Levin, went out as far as anyone was out swimming, and were riding over the waves as they washed over them. I was nervous and worried the entire time. I realized we need a “buddy system” for swimming, so each child is partnered with one adult and I don’t feel like I have to keep track of them every minute they are in the water. The ocean is a wonderful, exhilarating and deceivingly dangerous thing.
My husband rode the waves, I think for perhaps the first time in his life. Now he has a major sunburn on his back, I’m pretty certain. Today I’m guessing he will keep a shirt on. For myself, I have memories of body surfing, swimming in the ocean, and even trying to get up on a surfboard (basically without success) when I was 15. I don’t feel any compulsion to do it right now. I will get in the water today but I’m really relaxed without doing it also.
We made spaghetti at the house, then had a spice cake for Zakiah’s birthday. He got a present from Aunt Jasmine (a super heroes spoon), and from Grandma and Grandpa (25 hot wheels cars). Raven is turning 14 July 27th and got a large boogie board at the surf shop today from us.
We are all crammed together at this beach house and tensions were high yesterday. The thermostat was constantly changing, as people have different preferences. We need a swimming buddy system, we have different preferences on movies, watching tv and bedtimes. We are going to have to consult, make decisions and try to respect one another.
This a.m. I first took a walk by myself for 45 mins. on the beach from 8:30 to 9-something. It was GREAT and very needed for my soul. I have to get just a little time completely alone, to retain my sanity.
The I let Leah go to the store by herself without Naylah. She stayed asleep on my shoulder for an hour, which I’m sure was the highlight of my day. It was really, really so nice. She is so sweet, at one month old, if you can imagine this little body curled up in your shoulder and hugging you for an hour straight.