I went down to the beach on Friday so that MB could meet up with my dad and stepmom for their trip to Myrtle Beach. DH was undecided whether he would come down at all. We all wanted him to come, but he had to work on Friday and Saturday. Finally, we figured that he would stay at home, give the house a good cleaning (which is so difficult with the little ones running around) and have a daddy R&R on the golf course. I stayed at my mom's house with K and EM, and had a wonderful time with them.
We got there early enough on Friday to take everyone over to the aquarium that had just reopened the week before. It was crowded. K really wanted to see the sharks, and unfortunately we got there as they were doing the dive show in the big tank. So, we made plans to come back later in the weekend with just the two little ones (the benefit of a membership).
MB's trip south got delayed by some really severe t'storms that had lined themselves up right on the coast along NC and SC. She ended up having a sleepover at my dad's house with my stepmom and her step-cousin. They did a bunch of girly things and had a ball. Then drove down Saturday morning to meet my dad who was already at the campground.
Mom, the little girls and I did some shopping Saturday, during which I actually found a few pieces of maternity wear. Then we went over to the beach after our naps. Our favorite place is the beach at the actual Fort Macon. It is near a jetty and very busy inlet, so it was generally off limits to anything but fishing. But, about two years ago the beach built itself up and formed tidal pools. These are great places for little ones to explore for shells and play, without actually having to worry about waves. Plus, most don't even know it exists and we can always find parking.
The little girls had a blast. They never once wandered away, and I was actually able to read a little in my book.
The weather was just amazing. And all the boats!! It looked like a city had sprung up across the inlet at Shackleford (uninhabited National Seashore that one has to boat to. Very popular among the boat-party people).
Sunday we went back to try the museum again. This time it was much better. We headed directly to the ocean area and had clear viewing of all the exhibits. I love the way the tanks come down to the floor so that the kids can have good views also. The big tank is so large that it actually has a model of a WWII sub that sits off the coast of Morehead. There are three viewing sides for the tank, one of which is curved so that when you step inside one actually feels as if they are inside the tank with the fish swimming above, below and beside them.
These are Moon Jelly Fish. I had to turn off my flash to get a good picture. Aren't they cool!
We went outside on the marsh walk. K loved watching the crabs walk sideways and make tracks in the mud.
K is really coming into her own - and I so noticed it without MB around. Wow, she is really getting life now. She loved telling people what she had seen, what she had been doing and what she liked. She played with EM, cooked with Mamaw and did things by herself. She was interested in what we were doing and what we planned to do - she was no longer just along for the "ride."
Monday we drove to New Bern and visited with family. On the way home dad called to tell me they were back. Since it was way earlier than I had expected I decided to go ahead and drive home last night with the girls.
MB had a good time on her trip. It boiled down to:
1. Sleeping in a converted bus-to-RV (always cool)
2. Amusement park - rides, games, sweets!
3. Pool Party
4. I wasn't there
What could possibly be more fun to a 6 yr old?
DH thanked me last night for his weekend. I thanked him for catching up on all the laundry, cleaning the kitchen and family room, and vaccuming or sweeping the entire house.
Back to life now.
Peace,
Amy
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