After a leisurely morning (meaning that I made Dennis take a mid-morning nap instead of waiting til afternoon), we loaded up in Gigi's car and headed to the beach again. We went to Henderson State Park and Dennis practically ran down to the sand. We found a spot to settle in and he immediately started with his sand construction. He amused himself for hours and we girls took turns walking down to the water and fighting monster waves. Dennis got hot and red-faced (summer gave us a last blast of heat) and we asked him if he'd like to wade into the water. He insisted on changing into his swim suit and swim diaper first and then he giggled as we waded into the ocean. He liked the waves coming in and would screech with delight when one would come close. We held his hands and helped him 'jump' over the waves. After a few minutes of this, he insisted on returning to building his sand castle. We stopped for a picnic lunch up in the pavilion and then returned to the sand. We were thinking he'd never agree to leave when he announced that his face hurt (it was COVERED in sand that stuck to his sunscreen). He agreed to a quick shower off and a clothing change but wasn't thrilled about the proposed shopping trip. He was happy to have his Gigi pushing his stroller around while Mommy and Allison tried on clothes and he was more than thrilled with the new Elmo underpants that Gigi bought for him. Mommy found a great rash guard and swimsuit for him for next year and paid $5 for the set--GREAT sale!
Tonight we enjoyed some movie and story time with him at Gigi's, fed him red beans and rice with sausage, and then put him to bed. Then we grilled steaks late and enjoyed some Adult Beverages and conversation. I think he had a great day. I think we all did.
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