At the Beach

The days are beginning to fall into a routine. Kids wake first, of course, adults do yoga while kids ride bikes, then breakfast (kids have already eaten once) and off to the beach. The parking is not so crowded but still most days I've dropped Susan off with all the paraphanalia (that many a's???) and returned home to quiet time, go back and pick her up and back to the condo. Luke and boys ride their bikes to and from the beach, shower and swim in the pool on return (pool is only a short walk from our condo) and then - all kinds of different things go on. We've discovered gas grills and picnic table just a few steps down from our place and will probably try some grilling tonight. Now, our fifth day is beginning and everyone has sort of settled into a routine. How grand it is that they will be with me until Tuesday. Gives us enough time for the settling in to happen. We've already had Frogmore Stew (low-country boil) shrimp sandwiches, and lots of other good food. Dinner out at Roast Fish and Cornbread was a highlight - absolutely spectacular food - conch and alligator appetizers, wild salmon, crab cakes, catfish, and the sweet potato cornbread!!!! and on and on - all VERY good! Thanks to Jim again for taking me there a few weeks ago or we wouldn't have known about it. A bit overcast this morning - so a bit of a wait for beach time perhaps. The real joy of all of this is the extended time together as a family. Living by myself means these "togetherness" times are especially precious. How fortunate I am to be welcome as a part of Susan and Luke's family! I've recalled a few people I've run across in the past who have no family and now know why it was important to me to have children! What a blessing!