Summer’s Not Over
We went to the beach over the weekend. It was just a day trip. That’s one of the nice things about living near Portland. We’re less than 90 minutes from the coast and the mountains. I love the beach, but we usually only go the beach about once a year because the coast is on the cool side (60′s degree in the summer), the water is freezing, and it’s very windy.
Luckily for us, on the day we went, the temperature was in the upper 70′s. It was still very windy and the water was still freezing, but that didn’t stop the kids from having fun in the water. If it were up to the kids, we would go the beach almost every day. That’s actually not a bad idea. Like I said, I love the beach. I wouldn’t mind living on the coast, but my wife would hate it. She would “freeze” and she would miss the big city shopping experience. Hmmm. That sounds like another reason for moving to the coast. I’m referring to the shopping part, not the freezing part. I don’t really want my wife to freeze.
On the way back home, my son told me to stop the car so he can poop. We’re halfway home and driving up a mountain. AND HE HAS TO POOP. I wasn’t sure what to do. Should I take my chances and make him wait until we got home? Or should I pull over and let him poop on the side of the road? And if I let him poop on the road, do I leave the poop for a bicyclist to run over it? Or do I take the stinky souvenir home with me? Boy, it’s not easy being a dad. We have to make hard decisions. Luckily, we came across a rest stop before I could make up my mind. Can you believe that? A rest stop in the middle of nowhere. Finally, I’m getting something back from my taxes.
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Oh what a decision to make! Glad you found a restroom! Loved your facts below
It’s a good thing he told me before we found that rest stop. There wasn’t another one after that.
Looks like a fun day. I haven’t been to a beach in ages! (Gosh, I sound like an old lady saying “in ages!”)
I’m glad you found the rest area, although I’d love to know what you would’ve chosen to do if you hadn’t.
I was leaning towards pulling over. I’m glad I didn’t have to.
So glad you found that rest stop in the nick of time. :0)
The day at the beach sounded fun. the kids looked like they were having a great time. (chilly or not)
It was fun. I should brought have a kite. It was so windy, our umbrella was almost blown into the ocean.
What fun. I love the beach, too. Spiderboy was too busy digging in the sand to cover his eyes, I see.
Princess is getting big and so pretty.
That’s right. My son didn’t cover his face at all at the beach.
My little girl is growing so fast. I can’t believe she’s in 2nd grade now.
Too funny! You could market poop pick up bag for kids.
Keep smilin!
The poop bag is one of the reason why I don’t own a dog.
Wow, you had a much better weekend than me. I’m pretty landlocked. I’m glad everyone had fun.
Too bad. I guess you will have to go on vacation with the boys to experience the coast.
Awww those are fantastic photos! Glad the rest area came to the rescue…parenting is tough!
Hugs,
Holly
Funny how I never noticed those rest stops until I needed one. I didn’t even know they had one between the coast and the city.
Ha! Even your lovliest of lovely posts cannot be made better by the mention of poop. Great post….I actually felt relieved when you wrote that you found a rest stop. Nicely done, sir, nicely done.
Sir? I feel older now. Like one of those old guys on the Doo Wop special on PBS (I’m watching that right now).
hahahaha… glad you didn’t have to do any pooper scooping. love the pics.
Your dog already has you trained. I guess you’re ready for road trips with the kids now.
What fun pictures! We’re going there at the end of the month….I cannot wait!!
I hope you’re not walking there. Have fun!
Even though I would freeze AND miss the shpping, I would gladly live by the ocean. I like sweaters, no problem!
Looks like you had a lovely day. :D
The coast isn’t so cold in the winter because it takes a lot to change the temperature of the ocean. Of course, they have a lot more storms than we do.
Sigh. I’m really missing the beach. I hear San Diego calling my name again…
Hey! Another photo of Spider Boy where his face isn’t covered up. Great job, Dad!
I bet the water is warmer in SD. I wish our beach had warmer water. Then we’ll probably go almost every weekend.
Cute pictures!!! I think every kid should get to play in the sand at least once every summer. Too bad we live in the middle of the continent…
Great Pics!
That rest area was put there by a mom or dad that had the same problem you did I bet! Thank goodness for small favors.