Having fun at the beach...sort of

Well it was another wonderfully warm and sunny weekend here in Massachusetts. A sure sign that summer is on the way.

We had a lot going on this weekend. Mark and I attended Stang's Senior prom on Friday night at Bel Mer in Newport. We had a great time and the kids as always were very well behaved. There was a bit of drama with the songs selection (not on the student's part) but what do you expect from a Catholic school. The DJ was a former student of Mark and I's. He graduated last year and was one of those very immature kids that you never expected to grow up. Seeing him on Friday did my heart a world of good. He has matured into a very professional and kindhearted young man, in what seems like overnight. It was such a treat to see him and a lot of my other first year students.

Saturday was our BJ's day and the girls were of course on their best behavior.

Sunday marked our very first time to the beach with the girls. We did go once last year but it was so windy that we stayed for maybe 15 minutes. We took them to Horseneck and they were really excited on the walk down to the shore. When they first saw the ocean they were signing the sign for bath which I thought was very appropriate because the only time they see water now is for their bath. When we hit the sand is when the drama ensued. Sophie Rose was not happy on the sand. It was too unsteady for her and she got nervous when it got on her feet. I had bought them some water sandals for them a few months back and thank God we brought them for her. Isabelle was unsure as well but at least she was able to be by herself on the towel for a bit. Sophie ended up walking around on the concrete up near the snack bar but eventually got the courage to sit on the towel.

Today we went to a Memorial Day party at our co-workers home in Lakeville. They have a 12 month old so they had a lot of toys there. There were older kids there and Isabelle Grace preferred to play with them over the other toddlers. It was getting a bit rough with the big kids and I wanted to remove her from that area but she was having such a good time. So Mama kept a close watch on her but let her play where she was happy. Yeah Mom!!!!!!! I reached a milestone myself today and kept with my moto of not putting your own fears on your children.

I guess they are not the only ones growing up fast these days.