Let’s take a break from ranting and write about something more feel-good: our beach trip!
We had a great time. The weather was mostly good, and we spent a few hours every day on the beach. We never made it to the aquarium, but I don’t think Daniel minded. We ate great food; I think I had shrimp, scallops and tuna almost every day! I was able to read 4 awful books from my book sale stash. They were Dan Brown wannabes specializing in conspiracy theories and though ludicrous, fun to read. I definitely taxed no brain cells reading them. Never fear – I was able to visit the magical book store on the island (by myself!) and buy 3 new books for me and 1 for Daniel. I call the book store magical because it has the most eclectic collection, and I am always able to find something unique. The town house we rented was perfect as well with enough room for Daniel’s toys downstairs and two huge bedrooms and an amazing view upstairs.
It was the best beach trip our little family has had. At 4, Daniel still requires constant vigilance on the beach, but he didn’t try to run off and was able to entertain himself playing with sand for short periods of time. Jimmy and I were actually able to sit at the same time and watch him play before he demanded to go to the ocean. Daniel loves the water and he’s quite the water baby. We brought back an impressive collection of sea shells, and Daniel even found a few star fish 😉
The three of us returned home rested, yet exhausted (vacationing is hard work!).
We’re firmly back in the real world of work and day care, and thinking about our vacation fills us with longing and a bad case of the vacation blues. Seven days in which we shut out the world and did whatever we wanted to do. How we needed that.
So, we decided that going to the beach once this year is not enough. Last weekend we booked the townhouse for the week of my birthday in September. I can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday.
Beach attitude
Beach selfie
Eating at Amos Mosquito’s
View from our enclosed lower patio
View from our upper deck
Daniel finds a star fish
I’ll stomp your sand castle!
Family Building With a Twist 
I’m jealous of your vaycay! Normally I’m not a beach person, but something lately has me really wanting to go! I hate crowds so I would definitely have to find a beach without much of a population 🙂 I’m such a recluse!
I can FEEL the relaxation…going to look into beach house rentals immediately. I NEED this.
Sounds like a wonderful week and how cool to find some starfish! For the last few years we’ve taken an annual trip in September with friends. It’s such a great time as it is still so warm, but not as crowded.