"Surprise, kids, we're going to the beach...Again!"

This Mom had a secret..

Since today was the kid's early day, and the temperatures were expected to be in the 90's, we decided to drive directly to the beach after school. On the road, when we told them where we were going, there was much rejoicing...among three children...But folks, remember that we actually have four children. And the fourth one responded thusly:

(The look on Natalie's face in the second picture is HILARIOUS!)

Alas, the drama was all for naught. He had a fabulous time...along with everyone else. And I took these glorious pictures to prove it:
Derek, so handsome in his hoody

Sweet Natalie

And if anyone ever wonders if I'm serious when I say that this girl loves the ocean...
Yes, I am!

Until next time... Layta, Skayta...

P.S. I collected about a tablespoon of sea glass today, and it is lovely! I took a picture of the day's stash and then added it to my sum total to date, but I accidentally deleted the picture from the camera, so you'll just have to take my word for it.

"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do..."(a sing along post)

I'd like to give a shout out to all of my friends who didn't want to go to the beach today. I know that you had really good reasons. So I took the kids "all by myself" and the song of my heart went something like this...

(to be sung to the tune of Kelly Clarkson's "Behind these hazel eyes."):

"Here I am, once again, I'm torn into pieces; can't deny it, won't pretend just thought you were the one (who would come to the beach with me today) broken up, deep inside, but you won' t get to see the tears I cry...behind these greenish eyes..."

Oh, I kid, I kid!
There were no tears shed. The ocean was gorg. The weather was dreamy. As soon as we pulled up to our perfect, couldn't be better parking spot, a school of dolphins swam past, right in front of us. You see, my friends, this was God's way of providing entertainment for my kids while I struggled to get our supplies out of the car "all by myself..." which was an extra bonus cardio workout for me! Goody goody gumdrops! But once we found our spot, we had a fantastic time. Well, as fantastic a time as you can have without friends. In other words, we missed you.

i was here

where were you?




this post is all in good fun, kids... all in good clean fun.