Bailey and I went to the beach this week. It is one of my favorite places to go. Each time we go it is a different experience. The constant is the amount of stuff we bring. As we parked and I started to unload the car of chairs, the umbrella, towels, the cooler, rafts, sunscreen, change of clothes, etc. a lady parked next to us and she caught my eye because she got out of her car and had nothing to unload. Just a bathing suit, hat and shoes. As I proceeded to lug our beach cart with one hand and hold Bailey in my other arm for a moment I was jealous.
The idea of going to the beach with just yourself, no bags, no cart, is so foreign to me. Just as I started to daydream about how amazing it would be Bailey asked "Mommy did you bring my fins". My reply was "of course baby girl" her face lift up and she hugged me tighter and said "thank you mommy".
And with that my jealousy was gone and I was reminded why I pack so much stuff to go to the beach. I am so blessed to have these special moments with her daughter. And I would not change it for the world.
NickyB. says
Beautiful?
tric says
This is so true. 'Be careful what you wish for'.
I'm actually jealous you got to the beach!
HappyFamily says
Exactly. Love the beach too. Fun to embrace the best of our towns.
Katie Bell says
Thank you for sharing. This is a story I know well! Whenever I have a moment like that it just takes one smile or one laugh and I am reminded that it is all worth it!
HappyFamily says
So true
HappyFamily says
It is amazing how quickly our kids can remind us that it is all worth it.
paperplanelane says
Yessssss! There are days I just want to be lazy on the beach alone but my daughter's face when she hears we are going is just priceless. -Holly @paperplanelaneboutique
HappyFamily says
Exactly. There will be plenty of opportunities for alone time when our kids go to college. Haha
paperplanelane says
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