Our town had a beach party last night, where they bring in a bunch of sand, have bands, kids activities and general merriment. We learned a couple of things at the party.
- 60 tons of sand is not as impressive as it sounds
- Carter does not care for the texture of sand
- It is hard to play in sand if you are preoccupied with making sure that none of it touches you (note in the picture below that Carter is attempting to keep his feet off the sand while scooping sand into his bucket - with a shovel, of course)
- Parents get to play on the inflatable toys for free if you bring a clingy kid
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He may not like sandy toes, but he seems to be having a good time otherwise! Is that a tatoo on his arm?
Oh yes. Carter and I got matching "Recycle 4 Georgia" tattoos.
Oh dear, some of my plans for "fun at Grandma's house in the Village" are not going to work out!
so much for the pail and plastic shovel I had for a surprise beach toy. So much for the beach!
When Caleb was 3 we took him to the beach thinking, "he likes dirt, he'll love to play in the sand!" HE HATED IT. It was a miserable trip. We spent most of the trip at the resort pool (which we could've done in our own backyard!)
I told him next time he goes to the beach will be when he's 14 with his youth group! (aww, memories!)
You know, Rob's mother has a theory that dirt is just way better than sand, and fills her grandkids' sandbox with dirt instead. Sure, the kids LOOK filthy when they're done, but it a) easily washes off and b) does not track all over the house and c) is just more fun to play with.
My plans for Christmas have now gone down the tubes, too - no sandbox for Carter-I guess dirt would work (see Rachels's comment) or possibly Georgia red clay (which does NOT wash off as easily as dirt). As I recall from the Tahoe trip, Carter LOVES dirt! Grandma B
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