Today we met some friends at a local beach park for lunch. It was one of those days were the sun was shining brightly in a clear blue sky and the March wind was whipping fiercely. Our plan was to let the kids play and picnic down at the ocean’s edge instead of staying up in the park like we did last time. But we changed our minds when we saw what the wind was doing to the beach. The thought of getting sandblasted while eating a sandwich made us think better of heading down to the shore.
Luckily, the wind was not too bad at the park. Several buildings and trees blocked much of the wind’s intensity. The boys were able to get the mischief out of their system in the sand volleyball court. They came up with a game where they would take turns soaking themselves in the freezing public shower and then rolling in the powdery white volleyball sand. They looked like sand monsters.
It was so nice to sit on the edge of the volleyball court and chat with a fellow mom while our boys ran wild and free at the park. The sun felt incredible on my skin and the breeze made it just the right temperature. The children ran as fast as they could around and through the various pavilions. The farthest one from us they deemed “Flo’s V8 Cafe”. Flo’s delivered some of the best sea grass french fries I’ve ever tasted. I hear the mulch hot dogs are to die for.
When Cutie Pie got so tired that he kept tripping and falling, I decided to pack it in and head for home. Both Wildman and Cutie Pie are still napping. I’m enjoying the peace that comes when my sons take a long nap. That’s what plenty of fresh air, excitement and exercise will do to two little boys.
Adventures of Four 