Beach Week - Sticky Sand

Yesterday, Frazer had to leave for a work trip and will be in Spain for 11 days.  So, Isaac and I loaded up and drove down to Destin, FL to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa.  We arrived fairly late in the evening but it was great to wake up and hear the sooty sounds of ocean waves crashing on the shore.  Awwww, instant relaxation!

It was overcast and rainy in the morning but a bad day at the beach is better than a good day anywhere else! We started the day with a morning walk after Isaac had his breakfast and we walked down to the beach for Isaac's first experience with sand.  Of course his shoes and socks had to come off for the full experience.  As soon as his feet hit the sand and look of puzzlement washed over him.  He bent down and touched the strange substance with his hands.  Then he looked at me, looked and his hands, and tried to shake his hands and the sand wouldn't come up.  He couldn't figure out why the stuff was sticking and then the frustration started.  I only wish I had my phone with me to take a picture but I didn't.  He was too funny!  It only took a couple of minutes and he wanted to be picked up.

After his morning nap he spent some time hanging out with Grandpa on the patio.....

Once the sun came out it was time to head down to the beach!  As soon as we got to the beach I attempted to put him down to test out the sand again and I've never seen him tuck his legs up so quickly.  So, I carried across the beach area down to the chairs and he still wanted no part of the sand.  It was too funny.  Isaac was content sitting in the chair and watching everyone on the beach,  watching the water as well as the birds nearby.

He loved the gentle breeze and would often giggle and close his eyes.  Once he had a chance to warm up to the surrounds and scope things out a bit I felt it was time to venture down and let him experience the ocean.  He seemed a bit unsure standing in the soft sand and the first time a wave washed over his feet he felt the sand shift under his feet and let's just say his reaction was less than positive.  I've never seen Isaac scrunch his face into such a strange expression but it was clear he'd had enough for the day.

It was a good introduction but better not to push it too much on the first day.  Instead we made a transition to the pool.  At least we got all the sand washed off.  Isaac didn't last too long in the pool either and I could tell the melt down was coming and then it hit.  Back inside we went and once he was changed and in dry clothes he was fast asleep.