Is it hot enough for ya?

I know you have all been anxiously waiting for the update from our vacation to Hilton Head. We had such a great time! Though things were somewhat slower and we didn’t have as much beach/pool time as normal. Just as well, cause it was HOT, HOT, HOT. I hear it’s that way all over the south lately.

We left our house Thursday morning. I got up early figuring it was going to take us a while to get moving. Babies sure do take a lot of coordination and timing to mobilize. Got to account for the feedings and diaper changing. We dropped of the granddog over at Grandmommy P’s and then we were finally beach bound! Of course, it’s like 11:30 by this time. Anyway, uneventful trip.

We stayed at the Crown Plaza Resort on Shipyard Plantation. Nice hotel with all the amenities we wanted if we needed to stick close to home. Having never gone on an official vacation with Babygirl, who knows what was going to happen.

When we got to the hotel around 5. We dropped off our stuff (and we had A LOT of stuff – parents have one bag, baby has five) and headed with Babygirl down to check out the surf. The hotel itself is set back from the beach, so we walked down the hotel paths and boardwalk to the sand. We took a quick look and decided to head to the hotel bar for some Happy Hour appetizers and drinks. Babygirl was a hit with the English waitress. On a side note, all the waitresses in the hotel seemed to be British. Not sure what’s up with that…. We then went to Steamers in Coligny Plaza, which has been one of my favorite places to eat since they have cheap oysters and beer. Babygirl got fussy right at the end, but I think I’m finally figuring out that 8-9 is her fussy time and we were there a little late.

We got up Friday morning and headed for the beach around 11. We put Babygirl in her carrier that then fits in the stroller. Luckily the east coast has more packed sand, so you can push a stroller relatively easy. We walked about 15 minute down the beach, then headed back, deciding that Babygirl was too hot all cooped up in the stroller. We headed back to Coligny for lunch and then had to deal with the feeding thing, so we didn’t get back to the pool until after 4. The first day at the pool was pretty easy. We found a couple chairs in the shade. We also figured out that Babygirl may be too small to ride in the stroller, but it sure makes a nice, covered play area for her. So we hung out at the pool for an hour or so. We then showered and headed back to the hotel bar for more Happy Hour treats before retiring to our room for some yummy room service and TV.

Our last day, Saturday, we decided to get to the pool “early” and claim a primo spot in the shade for the afternoon. We quickly discovered that “early” in kiddie-land is not at 11:00. All the parents and their kids had already claimed the shade areas. We did find a couple chairs in the shade, which became more sunny as the day progressed. Babygirl napped in her stroller while Mommy and Daddy read and took quick dips to cool off. All was fine, hot as heck, but ok until Babygirl either got bit by a fly or got too hot and woke up. So, back to the room at 2 for the afternoon. Getting smarter as the days went on, we decided to head out earlier for dinner since Babygirl seems to nap in the late in the afternoon or early evening time. So, we went back to Steamers for oysters and then to Wild Wing for Daddy’s fix. Babygirl was a champ. By far, the best kid in the place. I’m still trying to figure out why we go all the way to HHI for vacation and end up eating at Wild Wing.

Anyways, that was the trip! Got up Sunday and came home – nothing exciting except for me trying to pump in the car (just let me know when we pass someone). We’re looking forward to our next vacation, though I hope it’s much cooler than this one….temperature speaking of course.

(On a side note, I finished the new Harry Potter book. I loved it and can’t wait to read the final one! On another side note, Mapgeek and I both started reading Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. I believe my friend Jaygee gave it to me at a shower. Good book for parents and I highly recommend it if you’re having problems with an infant. Which we aren't, but it is insightful.)