Ok, so it has been a long time since I have written. I promise to write other entries to get caught up with everything since my last post, but first.
What do you do to entertain your 10 and 7 year old boys when the temperature and heat index reaches 110 degrees and you live in Ohio? Well, you pack up the car and head to the beach for the day. When I told the boys that we were going to spend the day at the beach, the looks on their faces made me laugh. MJ then told me that the beach was a two drive drive from our house. I tried very hard to keep a straight face while telling him that, no it was only 40 minutes from the house. The confused look on his face was precious! I explained that Caesar's Creek State Park actually has a public beach. MJ again said that Ohio doesn't have any beaches. Why, yes they do, although we would be swimming in a lake instead of the ocean.
The boys helped to get all the beach toys, towels, chairs and food gathered, all the while questioning my sanity. At one point I overheard AD tell MJ "I think mom has lost her mind". After the car was all packed up off we went. When we arrived, the boys once again questioned if I had lost my mind because they couldn't see a beach in the woods. After parking the car and getting the items we were taking with us down to the water, the boys noticed people in the water and the SAND. "WOW, mom isn't crazy there really is a beach" that was the response from AD upon seeing the beach.
The boys couldn't put their stuff down fast enough to get in the water. They were amazed at being able to swim in the lake and build sandcastles as well. All three of us had the most amazing day at the beach. AD and MJ worked together to buildsandcastles, swim and blow bubbles. For me it was one of the most relaxing days of the summer I have had. Nothing makes a parent happier than when their children play and get along for an entire day without a single argument.
On our way home from the beach both boys asked if we could go again. you know you have found a fun summer activity when the kids ask to do it again. What are some fun ways you have beaten the heat this summer?
What do you do to entertain your 10 and 7 year old boys when the temperature and heat index reaches 110 degrees and you live in Ohio? Well, you pack up the car and head to the beach for the day. When I told the boys that we were going to spend the day at the beach, the looks on their faces made me laugh. MJ then told me that the beach was a two drive drive from our house. I tried very hard to keep a straight face while telling him that, no it was only 40 minutes from the house. The confused look on his face was precious! I explained that Caesar's Creek State Park actually has a public beach. MJ again said that Ohio doesn't have any beaches. Why, yes they do, although we would be swimming in a lake instead of the ocean.
The boys helped to get all the beach toys, towels, chairs and food gathered, all the while questioning my sanity. At one point I overheard AD tell MJ "I think mom has lost her mind". After the car was all packed up off we went. When we arrived, the boys once again questioned if I had lost my mind because they couldn't see a beach in the woods. After parking the car and getting the items we were taking with us down to the water, the boys noticed people in the water and the SAND. "WOW, mom isn't crazy there really is a beach" that was the response from AD upon seeing the beach.
The boys couldn't put their stuff down fast enough to get in the water. They were amazed at being able to swim in the lake and build sandcastles as well. All three of us had the most amazing day at the beach. AD and MJ worked together to buildsandcastles, swim and blow bubbles. For me it was one of the most relaxing days of the summer I have had. Nothing makes a parent happier than when their children play and get along for an entire day without a single argument.
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| Swimming |
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| AD Boggy Boarding |
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| MJ Boggy Boarding |
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| AD Building A Sandcastle |
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| MJ Swimming |
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| Working Together To Build A Sandcastle |
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| Finished Sandcastle |
On our way home from the beach both boys asked if we could go again. you know you have found a fun summer activity when the kids ask to do it again. What are some fun ways you have beaten the heat this summer?
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| Ohio Has Sea Gulls |
I was in for the next trip...until I saw the seagull... ;)
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