Today, Marley and I ventured out to the beach to visit the sun and sand, but most importantly to visit one of our really great friends Kelly Shew. She has been out of commision due to a roller skating accident, so we wanted to show her some love and see her in person!
As long as we lived out here in sunny California, we really haven't taken full advantage of the beach community. Marley loves the beach. As soon as I say the word he says "Yay, the beach! Let's Go.".
I packed the car with drinks and snacks, arrived at Kelly's place with a bag of grapes from our backyard. We parked and quickly realized , she literally lives right across from the beach. Ahhh Heaven. We sat outside and talked ......Marley played with the dog, it was the most relaxing conversation I have had in a long time. Not to get too comfortable, Marley insisted we had to go to the beach on the sand..."Over there!" Ok , Ok we are going. First, lets go pee pee. We walk up Kelly's stairwell. Marley says "22". I look at the door, 22! I look at Kelly with my mouth opened, she of course is laughing. Marley continues 23, 24, 25! I had no idea that he could identify numbers in the 20's! Anyways, We rushed in and out to Beach it up. Marley ran in the sand, sang his favorite MJ songs and watch the sun go bye bye. Beautiful day. It was just the therapy I needed. Now we have a good reason to come out to Santa Monica. Thanks Kelly. :)
Marley is a Robot in disguise! Bumble Bee! Surprisingly, he was a little resistant to put on his costume today, but as soon as I mentioned he was going to have a Halloween Party at school he dashed into that costume faster than anybodies business! He was so excited to flex his padded muscles and show them off at the preschool! Happy Halloween!!!
Okay, the summer has ended, but the heat has not! Last week we were experiencing unusually hot weather for October. Marley's god parents Darrel and Francine graciously allowed us to use their pool. We arrived at their house around 2 o'clock and the water was perfect! Marley was so excited and I hurriedly put Marley's arm floaters on for the first time. I was so surprised how unafraid he was to let go and float in the middle of the pool. I held him and told him I am going to let go and he giggled and said "okay". As he realized he was independent and free, he shouted with joy "I'm floating Mom"! Ahhhhhh, I am so proud of my boy.
