Had a wonderful day today. We took Misses A and I to the sea, and rowed to a little
beach on which we were the only family. After a picnic (top tip - never dress the baby in
a white romper suit and then offer her tomatoes or strawberries), they both put on their
sun-suits and cavorted in the sea with Granny. I am not sure who had the most fun actually.
Miss A was particularly excited by her new found rubber ring, and loved splashing in the sea
and floating on her own. Miss I placidly sat at the edge of the little waves, enjoying
the sensation of them breaking over her legs, and idly playing with sea weed. I think they
would have spent all day there. When they were dry and cosy again, we set about finding
interesting pebbles and sea glass to fill up the buckets. Miss A tried rowing on the way home.
At bedtime, Miss A asked why she hadn't had a bath, and I said she'd already been in the
water a lot today. But Mummy, she said, that wasn't the water, that was the sea. Hmmmm.
I enjoyed reading about Project Wildthing and the benefits of children enjoying the outdoors,
and why it's so important we give them the space and opportunity to play outside as much as
possible. This week we are all benefiting from playing out in the garden and on the beach.
It's lovely to see them being so free and exploring in their own little world.
Today I am enjoying - the latest issue of The Simple Things magazine. Inspiring photography and
interesting articles - and not a lipstick in sight - hurrah. Best enjoyed outside with a
beautiful sunset and a square (or two) of dark chocolate.
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