Wordless Wednesday. v9

My kiddo LOVES the beach, but I'm ready for the fall!  So, please hurry pleasant wind and changing leaves...

The Young Boy and the Sea

Water Wednesday. v3

Seeing as the next two weeks will be spent at the beach with family, we've been particular about preparing Aksel for the occasion. 

Where the water is concerned, that is.

I mean, Mark (my husband) and I didn't want to plop Aksel in the sand, and throw him to the water wolves.  We didn't want to terrify or overwhelm him, either. 

So, we've gone slow.  Aksel's had, over the last month, a chance to discover the water on his own time, for himself.

I think he's ready, too! 

If you've enjoyed my series of recent water posts, you know we've invested in a number of inexpensive, recreational summer toys:  a sprinkler, a crab pool, squirters, a bucket set, and a beachball.

They've been put to good use, too!  For instance, Aksel loves sticking his face in the sprinkler.  It's so cute!

I fail to mention, we've also spent a good amount of time physically at the beach. (We're lucky to only live 15 minutes away!)

And, you know what?  We worried for no reason!  Aksel LOVES the beach... the water, the waves, the salt, the sand, sharing his toys! 

Most of all though, Aksel loves exploring! 

And as a mother, for me, there's nearly nothing so sweet as watching him wander and wonder.  It makes me so happy!

But I most love, beachside, watching a tired boy that's roamed too far, ride back on daddy's shoulders.  In particular, when said boy slumps over, rests his chin on daddy's head, and boasts a serious case of plumber butt.  It's cracks me up!

I hope you (and your wee ones) get to enjoy the water today!  XO

Water Wednesday: I Got Crabs!

Crabby McCrabbers, and his plump stink face, sure make me smile...

Come to think of it, his Crabdaddy does, too!  Makes me smile, that is.  Boy, am I thankful for my men!

 

"Why the sentiment?"  you ask.

To answer, I read the saddest story of a young couple and their full-term, stillborn baby last night.  I know this might touch on morbid, but it put my selfishness to shame.  My indulgence, too. 

I got a reality check, real quick.  And, you know what? 

I've got so much to be thankful for!  Namely, my loved ones.  So, gratitude abounds this Water Wednesday, and I'm happy... 

I GOT CRABS!  (KEEP SCROLLING DOWN)

Great swim sale going on here.  (MORE ON THIS LATER)

Additional coupon and promotion code for said swim sale here.

Like the crab pool?  Get it here.

And, how's this for a cute crab tee?

Water Wednesday. v2

How's this for water joy?  Oh, to be 17 months again...

Be on the lookout for (2) upcoming giveaways.  They're fabulous!

Water Wednesday. v1

The heat and humidity, most commonly associated with historic Charleston, South Carolina, is officially here!  And, it's scorching!

In turn, the blaze leaves me sadly saying so long, bidding farewell to a few personal springtime favorites:  carefree afternoon strolls, midday meals al fresco, pleasant noontime park sessions, and joyful rides with windows down. 

But, it's on to new things.  Ones mainly centering 'round the WATER.

So, I'm now looking forward to balmy days spent beachside, sprinklers on spin, and late-day rainstorms by the dozen.   First however, a Folly flashback from Aksel's first ocean adventure. 

I can't wait to see how little man reacts this year!  I suspect things will be different.  Very, very different.

More water (and summer-inspired) shots to follow...