Life's a Beach!

Yesterday I took the boys to the beach with my mom for the second time this summer. There was a late start, due to Mikey's school. And there was a lot of stuff to haul. And the sand made poor Joey just about miserable. Especially when Mikey took a big ol' shovelful of it and dumped it on his head. It was hot and the showers inside the changing area weren't working so everybody had to use the ones outside. Poor Joey suffered the injustice of a harsh spray in cold water after having already born the sea sand scalp scrub courtesy of his brother. That is one exfoliated baby!

But man. It was a good time! We went to the boardwalk and had delicious sandwiches at this place that bakes its own rolls fresh. And fresh french fries with the skins on. Mikey rode a bunch of rides. Seeing the smile on his face just made me burst with love and gratitude. I have the honor of mothering this awesome kid! And the joy of introducing him to the joys of life.

We stumbled home at 10:45PM. Sleepy, sandy, and sun-kissed. "You all smell like the beach," John said.



See the tongue sticking out as he concentrates? He gets that from me.



Don't let Joey try to tell you he didn't have any fun.



Tough to get a picture of a kiddie ride with a camera phone. Actually, I kind of like the blurriness with the crazy bright colors.