Today was my first day of fully going-it-alone. That translated means that we had permission to go slow. Very, very, slow. My three courses of frosted flakes with Matt Lauer took at least an hour. Ain't vacation grand?
The weather wasn't too attractive today. It was akin to a watered down drink. Slightly warm, but chilly at the same time. With the queasy weather we decided to spend our time searching for beach toys. I had searched the Spokane Walmart, and the one here to no avail. What Walmart doesn't carry sand toys? I am a Wally's world fan, but this? Unforgivable.
After my time with Matt inspiration hit me. THRIFT STORE! I googled what the area had and our best option was an 'animal seconds' shop nearby (all the proceeds go to buying kitty litter maybe? ). The kids were a bit doubtful, but followed me anyways.
We entered the teensy shop, and suddenly, I was doubtful too. Until, we walked into the backroom which held the kitchen utensils. We started grabbing Tupperware, African inspired decor wood spoons, cookie cutters, and literally, everything but the kitchen sink. We needed a cart.
The next several hours were spent digging in the sand and making 'cinnamon sugar' sand cupcakes. Did I mention we even got a round cupcake holder for digging? $5 at a thrift store has never been so well spent.
Once our tummies grumbled we headed home for quesadillas and naps. Yep, naps. For 2 hours they all slept. And me, I finished reading my People magazine and actually laid down. IT WAS AMAZING. To really have nothing to do, or nothing that I should be doing was odd, but I dealt with it. I really showed them who was boss!
Once up, we again headed to the beach. We finished the afternoon there and welcomed the evening with dipped cones from Dubs. Mmmm, dipped cones.
