Can We All Move to Virginia Beach, Please?
Alexis on a beach vacation is an absolutely terrible idea. We know this because the last time the kid was at the beach, she declared that the ocean water was making her nauseous and then proceeded to puke all over the Florida coast.
That was after she complained that the sand was terrible and before she declared the sun too bright.
There really wasn't anything she liked about any of it.
So, I begrudgingly took the entire concept off the "Maybe Someday" list.
But then, something happened. There came a moment when the cards were stacked in favor of Alexis maybe tolerating the beach a tiny bit. Some very fantastic friends had an extra bedroom at the house they were renting. Those very fantastic friends also have an 8 year-old daughter who Alexis happens to think is really super funtabulous. We had a little gap in the calendar that made it possible for us to keep it short, but be there long enough to enjoy things. Really, the only things that weren't ideal were that the husband had to work and that whole thing with a newborn and a 8-hour drive.
What could possible go wrong with a long drive and a newborn?
Nothing, that's what.
OK, so maybe I made her wear a stupid big hat to protect her beautiful bald noggin. That's truly the only bad thing that happened in that span of 4 days, though.
Alexis completely forgot that sand feels gross, especially when it squishes between your toes.
She completely forgot that waves are stupid.
She even managed to forget that ocean water in your mouth is worse than poison.
I had to drag the child away from the ocean. THAT child. Seriously.
Just when you think you know a kid. Man.
All of this just means that Miss Mila, who LOVED the sand and the ocean, will magically change her mind in about eight years.
I will be ready.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Reader Comments (4)
Clearly Alexis was just allergic to Florida. Completely understandable.
The ocean can be brutal to little girls. So glad you had a wonderful relaxing time.
I think the photo of Alexis and Mila made my heart stop.
And so glad you were able to enjoy and relax! Vacations with happy kids are the very best. :)
i totally agree with scottsweep!
also, that bottom photo with the eyes is fantastic. almost as fantastic as the photo of alexis holding mila!