Beach
Two weeks ago, it was still summer. So on a Tuesday afternoon when our swimming lesson was cancelled because the instructor was sick, we headed to the beach instead.
We started out mostly playing in the sand, with driftwood, and paddling in the shallow water.
But pretty soon there was splashing and sitting and reaching down and falling in. And the t-shirts came off.
The weather was warm, the water not so much. But the kids didn’t care. (I suppose it wasn’t too cold, really. If you’re 4.)
Ben was running and JUMPING into the water. He was getting soaked and making big splashes and having a great time.
Timothy was stomping around, investigating what was on the bottom. Picking up sand and rocks (YOCK!) and dropping them. Conducting very important scientific experiments, you know.
It was a great alternative to a swim lesson!