I am amazed at how a simple task of going to the beach can turn into a 2 hour ordeal just to get half way down there only to realize you left some of the stuff in the car and the keys were in the room. Yes, that is how both mornings started. After chasing Paige around the room trying to persuade her to put on her swimsuit, telling her we were going to the beach to see Myles and Ella and that she had to wear a swimsuit if she wanted to go out. Somewhere while getting ready you fit in putting on the sunscreen and making sure it is in the beach bag.
Then there is getting yourself ready - definitely the easiest task of the morning.
Then you have to fill up the bag with everything you could possibly need - sunscreen, snacks, camera, room key, phone, floatie thing, hat (Paige's least favorite accessory), and the swim coverup because she decided she didn't want to wear it and it wasn't worth the battle to make her wear it. Then there is the cooler - we need our drinks, water for Paige, and Paige's cup, plus you have to fill it up with ice on your way to the elevator.
So, bag and cooler are packed. Then you load yourself up with baby, overflowing bag, cooler, beach chair, and umbrella. Next stop - towel station. Add 3 towels to the mix and you are ready to head down to the beach. Only then you get stopped both days by the security guard making sure you knew you couldn't have glass in your cooler (apparently Brad looks like he is rule-breaker).
Whew! We made it!
And it was all worth it just to see her sweet smile as she rode the waves, played in the sand or relaxed in the pool!!!
No kidding! We just got back from the beach and you just described it perfectly. By the time we finally made it down to the beach Colleen, who still takes a morning nap, was ready to go to sleep. :)
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