We spent the beautiful afternoon today at the beach, in part due to Anna's recent obsession with the movie Nim's Island (she wanted to run and play in the water like Nim does). It was nearly perfect... not too hot, not too crowded, nice little breeze, perfect blue sky, shells to be gathered, sand to play in, birds to chase, and even some dolphins passing by. I love the beach like that!
What I don't love is the part of going to the beach immediately preceding, and following, the good stuff. Preceding, there was fussing between siblings and whining about toys we forgot to bring along (where's the gratitude, guys?), along with the obligatory and time-consuming Application of Sunscreen. Following, there was grumbling that it was time to leave, changing of minds - and clothes - in the van, not to mention sand everywhere!
I don't know... maybe we're just not enough of a "beach" family to do it easily. Maybe if we went more often, the whole experience would flow more naturally and evolve into something holistically enjoyable. But I know some people with kids just love going to the beach all the time... do they have secrets or tricks they employ to make the entire process more pleasant? Or do they simply have easier-going personalities that can overlook the little annoyances? Maybe once our kids are bigger and can do more for themselves, it will be more fun overall. In the meantime, we will not go frequently, but I will always love the middle part of going to the beach!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Hoping Change is in the Cool Autumn Air
It's October and the weather has finally cooled off a bit around here! I was beginning to worry we'd be in the 80's and 90's forever (yes, I know this is south Georgia and the weather does this every year, but it does get old - although it is nice to still be in the pool in September)! Don't you just love the changing of seasons? A new chapter, a breath of fresh air, new opportunities, a new rhythm to life...
Now we're back into the swing of the schoolyear routine. Evan is attending a Parents' Morning Out now so I actually have two mornings a week all to myself! Just think what I could accomplish in that time! The list is long... finish painting some walls and trim in the house, sell stuff on eBay, exercise, write, organize the garage, and on and on. So much to do, so little time.
This week I will go and cast my vote since early voting is open now for the November election. It does seem a bit odd to vote so soon, but I am so ready to see some real change in DC that I jump at the chance to get the ball rolling. Plus, early voting is so convenient... no waiting in lines with small children fussing... and we all want convenience after all, don't we? So go out and vote (unless you're voting for the opposition, in which case you can do the rest of us a favor and just stay home - she said ever-so-sweetly)! :)
Now we're back into the swing of the schoolyear routine. Evan is attending a Parents' Morning Out now so I actually have two mornings a week all to myself! Just think what I could accomplish in that time! The list is long... finish painting some walls and trim in the house, sell stuff on eBay, exercise, write, organize the garage, and on and on. So much to do, so little time.
This week I will go and cast my vote since early voting is open now for the November election. It does seem a bit odd to vote so soon, but I am so ready to see some real change in DC that I jump at the chance to get the ball rolling. Plus, early voting is so convenient... no waiting in lines with small children fussing... and we all want convenience after all, don't we? So go out and vote (unless you're voting for the opposition, in which case you can do the rest of us a favor and just stay home - she said ever-so-sweetly)! :)
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