Day 2: Town, The Beach, and Ice Cream

We woke up this morning, had our breakfast buffet (Isaac had french toast, strawberries and bananas), and headed into town to go into the shops that we scoped out yesterday. First, I got a mocha at a coffee house - very yummy. Then, we went to the park by the bay to sit and explore while I juiced myself up with caffiene. We headed back to town where I bought a new bathing suit - ok, but breakfast is FREE. We went back to the hotel and we both took a nice nap until about 1:00. We ate yesterday's leftovers and headed to the beach! It was so full!! We had to park a good distance away and I refused to make more than one trip - I know...stubborn. I had Isaac in the front carrier, our cooler lunchbox, my everything bag, a beach umbrella, Isaac's Pack 'n Play, and a large blanket. I looked like a pack mule, but I did it in one trip!! We found our spot and I must say that I was pretty efficient setting up and the end result was very nice - and worth it! Isaac was much braver today. He tested out the sand, but decided it wasn't so bad and took off crawling everywhere! He was so cute. He wanted to play with these kids near us who were building a sand castle. They looked concerned until I told them that I would not let him get too close. We had a picnic lunch, which Isaac had climbed on, so the bread was a little flat, but good. Then we just enjoyed each other - so special.









We stayed for about 3 hours, which is a good amount of time for a 10 month old. I packed everything back to the car - in one trip - and we went back to the hotel. I found the entire beach in Isaac's diaper and ears. We hosed off and felt much better.


I knew if we stayed in, he would sleep then (6:00) and not that night, so we went for a walk to get ice cream...homemade strawberry ice cream with hot fudge and whipped cream. Isaac did fall asleep in his stroller on the way, but I woke him up for ice cream, which I knew he would've wanted me to do.


He stayed awake the way home, we said goodnight to the ponies at our hotel, and went in for the night.

He was still very awake, so he climbed on everything in the room. It was all over when I gave him a bottle...and now he's out. I will be too soon enough. We go home tomorrow. Bitter-sweet, but we're ready to see daddy.

Day 1 in the evening: Assateague Island and Pony Show

So, after our afternoon nap, we ate chicken sandwiches I brought from home.


Then we decided to go to Assateague Island to see what was there. It was still overcast, but warm and wasn't looking like rain, so I bought a week long pass. The price was the same as if I bought 3 daily passes, so I figured I wasn't losing anything. As you drive though the Island, you see the wildlife refuge with all of the untouched land and wildlife including the Chincoteague ponies. It's beautiful. There are many trails, visitors centers, and a lighthouse. Of course, Isaac and I went straight to the Atlantic ocean!


We weren't wearing our bathing suits because I knew we wouldn't get in the water and it wasn't sunny enough to get a tan. I still lathered the boy up with sunscreen, though - much to his dismay. He was entranced. He didn't know what to watch - the water, the people, the children, the seagulls, or the lifeguard who drove a dunebuggy. He didn't even look at me. And of course, all the families and grandparents around us watched him. I didn't even have to ask someone to take a picture of us together - someone offered before I had even thought of it!

I took him to the water and he thought the waves were chasing him, which was fun until I let him stand on the sand - the waves look much bigger from down there. He really wasn't sure about the sand. He looked like he didn't like the fact that it stuck to his hands and feet.

He would crawl all over the blanket, but he'd only touch the sand. He LOVED the birds! He thought they were chasing him too - so cute. He climbed all over me. Tomorrow if I try to tan, I'm going to have baby shaped tan lines - I can see it now.

On our way back to the hotel, we saw some wild ponies. It's so cool to know that they are really wild and won't go to a barn somewhere tonight.

Isaac was OUT when we got to the hotel! He stayed asleep through being taken out of the carseat, carried up to the room, and put into his pack 'n play! He slept for about 1 1/2 hours.

When he woke up, we went to the restaurant we had gone to this morning. Isaac ate almost an entire hot dog, drank water with lemon, french fries, and ice cream with strawberries! He was hungry! After dinner, because he had taken a late nap, we went to the pony center and watched a pony show. He was so good through the hour presentation - though there was a lot to watch and he was not bored. We took pictures, but I left the memory card at the hotel, so I had to store the pictures on the camera. I don't have my cord with me to put them on the computer...sorry. He loved the ponies, though. Now he's in his crib squirmming around trying not to admit that he is so tired he doesn't know what to do. He's sleepy silly and very cute. He's such a good baby. Everywhere I go people compliment me on his behavior - I hope that remains forever. I'm so proud.