Taking it to the beach- day one and two

At the end of july, big guy and I packed up, ditched hubs, and went down the shore.  Grandma C and
Grandpa J invited us down from monday to thursday to a really nice hotel- Port O Call in Ocean City.  Which was a really nice hotel and we had a great time!  really, it was probably the best four days of the summer.  Big guy was on excellent behavior and his talking took a definite leap while we were there.  We arrived early monday afternoon and after checking into our room, we went right to the beach!  it was hot and sunny and we played for a couple of hours before hitting the board walk.

big guy loved the board walk, every time we were on it. Following a dinner where big guy didn't eat very well, we watched the go karts for a while, which big guy thought were fascinating.  Then we hit the rides!  At first, big guy would only ride with me.  We did an awesome train ride that went around the whole area twice!  then we did a mini log flume which was super fun and we got splashed a little.  And then big guy was ready to do a ride without me!  I know!  I was proud- these rides were making me wiggly.  But also, how sad that he didn't want me to ride with him anymore.  Instead, he rode with Uncle I and when the ride was over, he threw a huge fit, so much so that we had to give more tickets so he could stay on again!

 Big guy saying cheese to me in the sand!  OMG- he was covered from head to toe with sand!

 Big guy on a ride with Uncle I- without me!!

The next day brought a fun breakfast in the "kid's dining room."  Which was cute- lots of tv's playing disney channel, video games, a lego table, and giant blown up toys.  Following breakfast, we headed straight to the beach!  We got there pretty early- around 9ish, so we scored an awesome seat under the wooden pier- which provided some much needed shade, but then quick access to sand, beach, and of course lifeguards.  Big guy was much like he was last year on the beach.  He loved it.  playing in the sand was endlessly fun.  going in the water and being knocked over by waves was even more fun. 


But big guy's biggest thrill was clearly flirting with the bikini-clad  young women on the beach.  He had his cute smile, flirtatious talking, and giving his beach toys away to them.  They were giggling and talking back.  It further solidified big guy's position as a woman magnet!  I'm clearly in trouble if he stays this cute! 

Following lunch in our room and a quick nap- big guy passed out!  no joke, one minute we were wating, the next he was out!  We headed to the pool!!!  of course!  swam for a few hours, got rained on, ate a snack, swam some more, and then got changed for dinner.  We actually drove out of ocean city to a seafood restaurant called Obidiah's.  It is a huge seafood restaurant.  big guy did awesome when we were there.  reading books, playing with trains, and eventually, because I had ordered his dinner before everyone else, he got to watch some Thomas the Train movie on my phone.  Big guy's pizza was delicious, my salad less so.  But we had fun.  

Following the rain storm- snacking on some pretzels before heading back in the pool

After dinner we ran around a local park, took a huge poop, and then went back to the hotel, where we bathed and passed out for a great night's sleep.  And to think we were only halfway done our vacation!