Willard Beach Playdate

Dear Conor,

On August 24, 2012 we met up with some of your friends for a playdate at Willard Beach in South Portland, Maine.  This was the second time we had been there but the first time that you would be able to crawl in the sand.  As soon as I got you there and put you down you were OFF!  I never knew that one little baby could have to much sand on them at the ends of the day!

Once you got comfortable with the beach I took you down to the shoreline.  Here you were a little more leery about the sand because the water was taking it away from under your feet but you soon felt comfortable with it and it was all I could do to keep you from going too far into the water.

crawling on the shoreline

you closed your eyes when you splashed!

Babies N & L playing in the waves

You and all your friends playing in the water

Sandy Baby!

 Pretty soon the shoreline wasn't enough for you and you wanted to go further into the water so I said SURE and plunked you right into the Atlantic.  Of course, the water wasn't deep and so it was relatively warm.  You got all excited as the waves lapped at your back and crashed over your thighs.

Water Baby

Friends!

My sweet boy after his water play!

 After playing in the water for a bit it was time to dry off and get ready to go back home.  You and your friends were all brought up to the blankets and the other mommies watched you for a minute while Mommy went to get you a new swim diaper and get towels from another Mommy's car (she left them there by accident).

 You were a much happier baby once you were out of the very wet swim diaper and clothes.

A fresh diaper makes it all better!

 Why did Mommy let you swim in clothes?  Because it was very hot and sunny and I didn't want my baby to get too much sun so you stayed in a lightweight long sleeve shirt and shorts for most of the morning.  Grandma used to have Mommy wear a big tee shirt when she was a little girl over her swimsuit on days like this and so I did my best to keep you protected!

After the beach you and I went to the toy store to get you a wagon.  Daddy said that it was ok to buy you a wagon 'new' because we would be using it for so many years and you loved everyone else's so much that it didn't seem fair to make you wait until December to get one (for your birthday) when you wouldn't be able to use it much.

We tried to pick out a wagon that would serve many purposes and would last for several years.  We picked one that had fold down seats so you could be strapped in but also could be used as a traditional flat bottom wagon.  This particular wagon also has the ability to become a bench that can hold up to 250 pounds!  Lastly, your pimped out wagon came with an umbrella and a cooler bag and cup holders for Mom and Dad!

Your first wagon ride.

Yeah!

A bench for the family!

Some might call you a spoiled little boy Conor and to an extent perhaps you are but its because we love you and we are trying to ensure that you have a variety of things to engage with as you don't attend daycare and get to play with different toys there than you would at home.

I really hope that you had a great time at the beach with Mommy because I did!

xoxo
Mommy