Aiden - Bethany Beach Day 1

Aiden - I was concerned that on the way down to Bethany Beach you wouldn't do well. I was afraid that you would cry the whole way or just not want to be in the car. But you surprised me and did wonderful. You slept for most of the way but when you were awake you chit-chatted and played with your toys. You were a delight.

On the way down we stopped at Philadelphia Zoo and you just strolled around. You were content to just ride around in the stroller and look at the animals. You favorite parts was the little tropical fish tank and the display with the rats. They were just your height. We put you down on the floor and you stood next to the tanks and watched the animals go back and forth. You smiled and giggles and it was a delight to watch.

Once we were in the car to head out again you were very patient with your sister. Every 5 minutes she would ask if we were at the beach yet - and of course we weren't. But...once we got to Bethany Beach we went to look at the beach and then came to the house. The house isn't the safest for you because there are lots of steps. We have a book shelf infront of the stairs to try and stop you from going down them...but you aren't happy about it.

We took you to the beach on Saturday. It wasn't the first time you had been as you went with us last year...but...it was the first time you were allowed on the sand and allowed to put your feet in the water. You were very skeptical at first - I am not sure you even liked it. You eventually warmed up though and crawled around a little. You were just so cute!!!

After being at the beach we came back here and you napped, ate, and then we got the pool out. You, Sander, Amelia, and Isa splashed and splashed in the pool. We had two little pools - just little kiddie blow up pools but they fit on the back porch and couldn't have been more perfect. You played for a long time.

It was then time for dinner, relaxing and bed. Which went ok..until...bed. You fell asleep in my arms and then I put you down. Your Daddy was in and out and then it was time for your sister to go to bed. Between your Daddy and your sister you woke up. And were up forever!!! We gave you an extra bottle and still wouldn't go to slee. So finally at aout 12:00pm your Daddy took you for a ride in the car. And...you finally fell asleep. When you got back your Daddy put you down and you slept for about an hour then woke up again...and then went back to sleep again. It was a long night. But I love you anyway!!!