Facing Fears
We’re on vacation. Here…
North Carolina, August 2010.
It’s lovely. It’s fairly peaceful. The kids are loving it.
The start of our adventure. August 2010.
L-O-V-I-N-G it.
Speedracer wouldn't go in without Mr. Fix-It.
I’m scared to death. The beach is just a steaming hot stretch of danger zone to my poor mother-heart. Drowning, sunburn, heat stroke, kidnapping, distracted drivers, stinging jelly fish…it’s something I’ve intentionally avoided for 6 years now. We live within minutes of the beach. Within a hour or two of several beaches. Great beaches.
The Cowboy and Speedracer. August 2010.
I’ve refused for years.
The Cowboy. I don't even recognize him without the boots. August 2010.
It took Mr. Fix-It’s sister buying a beach house before they could brow-beat me into facing it. (Ok, that might be a little strong. They actually hardly asked because I’d made it so clear there was no way we would go before the kids were at least 36 and Navy SEAL qualified.)
Those are faces that are having fun! August 2010.
While some ridiculous part of me wishes I had been proved right, actually it’s been great so far.
August 2010.
A bit sandy…
Mr. Fix-It and Speedracer. August 2010.
A bit wet…
The Ladybug was more fearless than I expected. August 2010.
And a bit sunny…
We managed to bring Speedracer home just about as white as he started out, thanks to several umbrellas and SPF 50.
But over all the kids have had a blast. And the sunburn factor is under control so far.
We also spent a lot of time chasing after hats! August 2010.
Except for Mr. Fix-It. But you can’t tell him anything.
August 2010.
We’ve got a few more days. A few more adventures. But so far, my worries have come to nothing.
Which works for me.
Tomorrow we tackle the Turtle Hospital. I have no idea what that might mean, but I’ll let you know.
It looks like you all had a wonderful time! The kids look so very happy! Way to go, Mom! Plus, there was plenty of supervision. The adult to child ratio was high in this case!
I’m so glad you all had a good time. Who knows, now David might actually be able to talk me into taking our kids sometime before they’re 36. All the same fears and worries from this Mom. So, thanks for showing what a great experience it can be. All my love.