Yesterday we finally arrived at our destination state of New Jersey. Although Knut has been to his brother’s house before, I never had, and I’m enjoying seeing all of my sister-in-law’s amazing decorating talent, and our twin nephews who seem to be twice as big as when we saw them last in May!
This morning we slept in as much as all the kids would allow, and leisurely headed out to the shore. The kids, besides Silje, have never seen the ocean, and so it seemed to be a logical stop. (Silje was only 4 weeks old the last time she was at the ocean, and she screamed the entire time, so I’m not sure if she actually had her eyes open to see it!)
It was hot when we arrived, and there was a charge to get on the beach, which we found out was limited to only the sand and closed to swimming or even wading in the water due to the high waves today, so we were a bit put off in the beginning. Then we found out that they stopped charging about 30 minutes after we got there, and the lifeguards left a little while after that, making the water “at your own risk” so we hung around the boardwalk and got some ice cream before we settled onto the beach for free.
Silje quickly got to work collecting shells, and David and Elias played so well the entire time too! Knut and I were bracing ourselves for the kids unending whining since they couldn’t go swimming, but they actually did quite well the whole time!
Michiah and Gunnar seemed to enjoy themselves as well. I’m continually amazed how much these guys smile and how very little they ever cry. I’m not sure I’ve ever encountered such happy babies. They’re starting to coo now, and it’s fun having our “little conversations” with them.
When the lifeguards went home just before we were about to follow suit, we were at our own risk, we took the risk, and got our feet wet.
Little Elias however, did not enjoy putting his feet in, or the splash of the waves. He much preferred to dig in the sand.
The little ones finally gave in at the end of the afternoon. It was a long, but lovely day.
Mom says
August 14, 2010 at 7:06 pmSounds like so much fun! I’m so glad you all are having a good time!