In typical style, MP and I had a whirlwind final few days of summer. The same day that MP wrapped up his summer clerkship, we moved out of our summer apartment and the following day piled in the car with Nana and Papa to head to Seaside, FL for a week long family beach trip. The day after our return, we were heading back to CoMO and the next day classes started for MP. We did have a much-needed super relaxing time on vacation. And most exciting was MP2 learned to walk! From here on out, I don't think there's going to be any slowing him down.
Here we are prior to our inaugural beach outing:
MP2 wasn't sure what to think of sand and waves. Typically he loves the water, but the ocean took a little getting used to. He did love to play in the sand, and luckily MP was willing to dig in the sand with him for as long as he was interested.
Nana showed MP2 how to make those drippy sand castles, which he loved. Only thing he didn't love? Having the waves lapping at his toes. Give him time and I am sure we can turn that around!
More playing with MP
Most days we headed to the beach in the mornings, then back to the condo for lunch and nap, followed by an afternoon pool trip. We had the pool mostly to ourselves, and there was a kiddie pool that was perfect for MP2 to play in.
In the big pool with Papa.
By far, the most exciting part of our trip was MP2 starting to walk. For several weeks, he'd been taking 1-2 steps at a time, but never more than that. While we were at the pool, he started walking in the shallow water a little farther than he'd previously gone. Then one day, there was a boy about 3 months older than MP2. His name was Ledger...he and his mom made me feel like a total slacker, since Ledger could walk all over the place, wave bye-bye, sign like a million words, and most importantly, not only fist bump, but explode the bump. Man, that kid could do it all. I think MP2 got a little competitive since the very next day, he took off on his own two feet!
All that playing and learning to walk necessitated some quiet time as well. I think Nana read "Barnyard Dance" about 500 times that week. She can probably recite it from memory now.
MP2 leads a mean game of chase with Papa before bedtime.
More reading
Finally, by week's end, MP2 was so worn out he'd sleep anywhere. I think a nap on the beach pretty much can't be beat. Glad that he agrees :)
Special thanks to Nana and Papa for such a great week and fun vacation.
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