Yesterday, I let go.
It’s rare that I engage in risky behavior, especially the type of behavior that could lead to major regret on my part. Most outings with my children as of late fall into the category of risky, since they have left me stressed, sweating, and vowing to never take them in public again. EVER.
But Sunday morning was beautiful and sunny. And the thought of spending the day inside doing the same things I do everyday…ugh.
So we took a huge risk and loaded two very small children in the car and headed out on our adventure, to the beach. (Again, we have two very small children… a toddler dangling ever too close to the brink of the terrible twos and a recently emergent colic survivor).
Very risky indeed. But so very worth it.
There is something to be said for sea air, sand, and salt water. It works wonders on your psyche. And on your children.
Her Grace
July 30, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Good for you! You’re braver than I. We didn’t discover the beach until last summer, when my kids were 3 and 18 months. But what we found there was peace as well.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Lene
July 30, 2007 at 1:00 pm
It sounds like a wonderful time! The beach and sun definitely do wonders for the soul.
Devan
July 30, 2007 at 1:05 pm
So jealous!! That looks lovely.
sam
July 30, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Aw!!! Glad you had a great weekend!!
kara
July 30, 2007 at 1:27 pm
so glad things went well…some times a change of scenery does a body good.
Sarah
July 30, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Sacha loves the beach. And being naked. When it is convenient, having naked beach parties does us all a world of good!
andi
July 30, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Ah, the beach I’d live there if I could.
The kids look so sweet. And what? No gratuitous shots of you in a bikini?
Jean
July 30, 2007 at 1:34 pm
I so want that powdery feels good on your feet sand in Texas. snif..
So glad you guys had a good time. A change of scenery does everybody good.
~JJ!
July 30, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Yay you.
Great job. And a very tough one too…
i hate taking Fa to the beach…its’ more stressful than relaxing to me.
Shelly
July 30, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Beach air does have amazing healing qualities, doesn’t it? Your kidlets are beautiful!!
Beth
July 30, 2007 at 2:13 pm
That’s awesome! The risks we take with a payoff like this are why we keep taking risks. I’m so glad you guys had a great day. We’re going to the beach the weekend after Labor Day and I can’t wait. It will be William’s first trip!
Karen
July 30, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Wow! Good for you! Looks like the kids had a great time!
Absolutely Bananas
July 30, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Sounds LOVELY. Good for you!
Cherann
July 30, 2007 at 3:39 pm
You’re so brave. I still haven’t tried going to the beach with two children…I’m afraid. Very afraid.
Fidget
July 30, 2007 at 3:42 pm
wow, i havent been that brave with the baby yet. I bow to you!!
Queen Heather
July 30, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Looks like a fun time!
Colleen
July 30, 2007 at 5:02 pm
oh…. so glad the risk was worth it! You deserve some fun summer outings!
Brillig
July 30, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Well done! And darling pics!
Kimberly
July 30, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Oh the bravery! We didn’t make it to the beach once last summer, because I was too chicken. =)
Smiling Mom
July 30, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Very Nice!!
my minivan is faster than yours
July 30, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Okay, those pictures are like the highest level of cuteness EVER!
Nell
July 30, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Perfection no the beach! We’re braving the pool tomorrow. Haven’t been all year!
nell
July 30, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Sounds like you guys had a great day, I love when I remember to give myself permission to relax like that.
brandy
July 30, 2007 at 11:00 pm
A beach?? I need to visit.
pinks & blues girls
July 30, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Great photos! Sounds like a great time. Good for you for just going for it!
Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls
canape
July 31, 2007 at 12:24 am
Lovely. It looks like it was a lovely day.
Thirty-One Trendy
July 31, 2007 at 3:11 am
O, I’m sooooo jealous that you actually live close enough to a beach to drive there and back comfortably in one day. Although, when it’s all said and done I do need to have a good looking cabana boy and a pina colada in my hand to make it worthwhile…
Super B's Mom
July 31, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Precious.
Precious.
Precious.
I needs me some of that beach breeze.
Lainey-Paney
July 31, 2007 at 6:17 pm
so jealous.
Gage has been wanting to go to the beach ever since he saw pictures from my mom’s trip to Mexico.
I’M SO LAND LOCKED IN DALLAS!
Damselfly
July 31, 2007 at 9:28 pm
I need a beach umbrella like that! Sounds like a perfect time.
Treadmillista
August 1, 2007 at 2:37 am
Great pictures! I don’t know why I didn’t realize just how close in age your two kids are…you are one brave woman taking them to the beach. We braved the beach on Sunday too, sometimes you just have to take them out in public.
By the way, for some strange reason your blog crashes my internet explorer when I am using my work laptop…apparently I am not supposed to read you when I should be working.
shauna
August 1, 2007 at 3:46 pm
How fun! And worth it…