This morning was a strike out!
We loaded up all the gear,
Greased ourselves up with 50spf sunscreen,
Hoofed it to the nearest beach entrance,
Set up camp.
Our reasoning, if we’re there, the kid has to at least set her foot in the sand.
And she did... temporarily.
We even put socks on and then tried her sandals too.
Still to no avail,
She managed to walk 10 yards to look at a crying baby but didn’t want to walk back.
She sat in her stroller,
20 minutes later we packed up and left.
She’d much rather be where the people are. She’s always asking, “lots of kids?”
I’m not a beachcomber by any means but when we’re here, I’d like to hang out on the beach for a little while. And at least go swimming once. So far I’ve made it in up to my shin.
Back to the saga. Be with people. Made her day by going to the puppet theater and spending lots of time at the playground.
But what’s it going to take to get her on the beach I continue ask myself.
“Crocs” that’s what.
We found a store that had little croc type shoes and bought her a pair.
This evening after dinner we decided to check out the beach one last time.
Waddaya know, she walked down to the water.
She even went as far as to let me hold her and let her put her hands in the water. But that was enough. Trying to dip the feet was too much.
So I’d say that’s a base hit. We still have a few days of vacation left.
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There's still time. Patience, and remember, you're not at a real beach. Real beaches are in Florida, or Virginia Beach. See, even the name sounds like beach.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, keep trying, but be careful because when then turn 16, and can drive, all they want to do is go to the beach.
My advice, stay away, maybe she will never like it and you won't have to worry about whether she is actually at the beach or someplace else.