Our daughter was born on a tropical island… minutes away from some of the world’s most spectacular beaches… beautiful, sandy beaches. Our daughter HATES sand. I am talking screaming, kicking, lifting her legs up over her head, fear of sand. And for this reason we almost never go to the beach.. and when we do, it is short and painful. Until this weekend, that is!!
On Saturday we went for lunch at a restaurant on the beach but sat in the inside area so that Lids didn’t have to touch or even get close to the sand she hates so much. On the way back we walked along the beach with Lids sitting way up on Daddy’s shoulders the whole time. A few metres from the end I asked Lids, “Do you want to walk?”, she said yes and wiggled to get down so we each took one of her hands and nervously placed her on to the sand… and… she walked!! Okay, she had shoes on at this point but this was still HUGE. We decided to walk on and go for a drink at another little restaurant which had kids’ sand toys and kids’ tables in the sand. Lids loved it!! She even took her own shoes off.. by choice! Then when it was time to go… she didn’t want to!! We took about a hundred photos out of shock and fear that this may be a one time thing but we sure hope not. So proud of our little beach babe!!! 🙂
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Sounds like a terrific day and how cute that they have little table and chairs for kids! Now Lids (and you guys) can have more fun at the beach!
Way to go, Lids! Hopefully this is the beginning of her love of the beach.
This makes me so happy!! I know you’ve struggled with this fear and I’m so glad that Lids appears to have gotten over it on her own! Sofia was the same way – with both sand and grass! But now she’s happy in both!
She’s coming around!! That looks like a really lovely day!
Oh the irony of being born on a tropical island and hating sand. I’m glad she’s coming around!
That place looks magical and I think Taylor would be in heaven there. She can’t get enough of sand and dirt and well anything that makes it way into her diaper and into our home. 🙂
I totally understand why she hated sand! I’ve never liked it above my ankles. Ha!
I’m so glad she seems to be over this fear. Definitely not a convenient fear where you live!!
I’m so glad she’s come around! I remember how troublesome it was when Mira hated grass. Also, mojito? Yes, please.
Look at you, Lids!!! Braver every day! And more and more beautiful to boot 🙂
Yay Lids!!! That is awesome! Adorable pictures, too 🙂
So happy to hear she enjoyed it this time. Maybe there is more beach time in your future 🙂 Love the pics….she’s so darn cute!!
Alright, lids!!! hopefully you will start lovin’ sand from here on out~!
It is funny how they change their little minds like a flip of a switch! Hoping the switch stays on loving sand! Gorgeous pics and little girl!
Yay! Sand is gross, so I understand her squeamishness, but it looks like she’s having a blast now. What a beautiful location 🙂
Glad you might have more beach time in the near future.
Oh no that she hates sand in those surroundings! She’ll get there! (She’s gorgeous.)
I couldn’t imagine living in paradise like that and not liking sand. I’m glad she’s warming up to it, though! She’s is becoming soo grown up looking!
that must be so exciting for you guys! I can’t imagine living on a tropical island and having a baby that’s scared of sand!!
AWWW! So awesome!
Yay Lids!!! So happy for her & you guys too!!! Living in the DR this girl has to enjoy the beach at some point. Lol! You have the most beautiful beaches!
Great job Lids! I’m so glad she has finally warmed up to the beach. Now, I need to come visit so I can warm up to the beach as well! LOL I just these pictures, she looks so excited and happy to be outside!
Love it! I was thinking she had gotten over her fear of sand a while back, I must have been mistaken. I see many beach days in your future now! Pretty girl!
Good for her! Way to get out of your comfort zone, Lids!
OMG I just love her!! And that girl needs to get used to the sand so you can all hang on the beach together! Beautiful!