Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2nd Beach Day -

and it's only APRIL!!!

Wow Conor - I never thought that my winter baby would have been to the beach twice before Memorial Day (and not just to hang out but to be in a swim suit and enjoy the sunshine, sand, and water)!

Today your Auntie Cathlin and your superfan Jen Whitt (shout-out) came to visit and since it was about 80 degrees we went down to Mother's Beach in Kennebunk.

Picture with Mommy!

Playing in the sand with Auntie Cathlin (who taught you to stick out your tongue when she visited last time)

So sweet - baby toes in the sand!

Chilling out in your stroller with Mr. Moose.

A little after beach playtime with Auntie.

And a picture with your company before they left!

It was so nice and warm at the beach that we thought we would try dipping your little toes in the water.  We tried the tidal pool but after a second in the water you cried.  It was a little chilly so we were not going to try your toes in the real ocean.  You didn't even like your feet on the wet sand because even that was COLD!  So, I don't really blame you at all.

We were at the beach for 2.5 hours.  You didn' take a nap at all but after some playing and a little lunch you did take a little bit of time in your stroller to chill out and relax away from all the stimulation.  You seem to be at an age where we have to be aware of how much stimulation you are getting and if its been too much or its gone on for too long we need to give your little nervous system a 'time out' so that you don't meltdown (this is normal - its not just you - many of your baby friends have the same problem right now) so I was proud of you for spending some time in your stroller.

When we got home from the beach you played with Auntie and Jen for a litlte while on the couch before they had to say goodbye so that they could get home.  But, before they left we made plans to go down and visit them both at their school, spend the night at Auntie's house, and then take in some Boston sights the next day.  We are going to wait until the weather is a bit more consistant before doing this but I just know it will be fun!

A BIG thank-you to Auntie and Jen for coming to visit - we hope they come back soon to visit!

xoxo
Mom

1 comment:

Cathlin said...

I had so much fun! Can't wait to drive out on Sandy Neck for the day this summer!