First Beach Day of 2019

During spring break, we attempted to have a beach day, but the weather was just the worst. It was cold, and very wet and while we looked at the beach, we didn't bother exiting our car. Chewkie was so sad not to get the chance to play that I promised I would let them skip school when the weather got warmer. They then proceeded to ask after their pledged beach day every week for the next month and a half and every week I had to tell them that it was still not yet warm enough to merit a trip.

But then, oh what bliss, we had an abnormally warm week that also resulted in a warm day on the coast (because the too are not guaranteed at the same time). And what was better, we were able to convince two other families to skip school and join us.

The problem with going to the coast is the constant fear that the predicted weather doesn't often correlate with reality. And you don't often realize the discontinuity until you've gotten out of the car.

So imagine our joy when we stepped out in Neskowin and found we didn't need sweat pants or jackets to enjoy the beach (70+ degrees with very little wind). The kids played beautifully, there were no major mishaps, and I even got to feel like a good mom as Chewkie, Boy Howdy and I went for a long walk on the beach combing for seashells and sand dollars. Definitely one of the best beach days ever!!