This past weekend was the first weekend this summer that we've been able to really spend time together as a family, away. Isaac's schedule only gives him 1 real weekend off a month and we always seem to have to do other stuff on those weekends, yard work, finishing Curtis' room, laundry or countless other things, but this weekend, we made time. And it was so worth it.
Sunday, we drove down to Cape Hatteras and met Juan and Brenna and her family and hung out at the beach and pool for the day. It was Curtis' first time at the beach this summer. He did not care for the ocean at all. He was perfectly content playing with a shovel and pail in the sand, far away from where the water was. But Brenna's girls, they absolutely loved the water. I have never seen anyone so incredibly joyous over the waves crashing around them. Both Lucy and Pru couldn't get enough. And Prudence's laugh, it may have been one of the greatest sounds I've ever heard. I'm so thankful I got to witness that joy this weekend. After a while, we went back to the house to play in the pool. Curtis learned to like the pool eventually, especially in his float. He didn't like his floaties too much at first, but we ended up being very thankful for those since he decided to reach in for a pool toy and feel into the pool. It scared him, and I don't think he actually went in again, but he had a blast running around the edge, sticking his feet in, sticking his hands in and playing in the faucet to wash your feet off with.
It was great getting to spend time with our second family. I know Isaac enjoyed seeing Juan, especially since it'd been almost a year since they hung out last. It was great to catch up some with Brenna and finally, after seeing Prudence several times this summer, she finally let me hold her. I just love that little girl and feel very blessed that she finally felt comfortable enough with me to let me hold her. Hopefully it won't be so long till I see her again that she's forgotten.
Monday, we drove north to Glouchester. My boss at the CPC had an end of summer party at their house on the river and since Isaac happened to be off, we decided to go. It was great to be so far out in the country that GPS barely picked up. Curtis made some new friends with one of the other nurse's sons and had a blast crawling all over him in the hammock. I tried not to panic every time Curtis almost feel out because Sawyer caught him every time. He did do a face plant off the swing, though, and bounced right back up. He is one tough little dude. It was great to hang out with my nurse friends outside of the clinic or IHOP and actually not talk about nursing too much. We had a great time.
He was not a fan of the ocean, but super cuddly any time we tried to go down to it.
Taking a little snack break from all the fun
Those giggles were the best!
Curtis was perfectly content right here
My little bug finally woke up
Curtis' new friend, they had so much fun
Curtis' first time on the lawn mower. He was fascinated.
Now, Isaac only has 2 more work days until he takes leave for the rest of the month. His family will be here about this time next week and we couldn't be more excited! It should be a great 10 days with them, and my favorite part, Isaac will be home the whole time. No nights alone, no mornings alone. Curtis won't know what to do with himself having Isaac to put him down for nap almost every day. It will be wonderful!
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