Snuggle monster

Last weekend, we went to Sauvie Island for the day. Oh, beautiful, wonderful, amazing Sauvie Island. I will live there one day. It is the perfect place for me. We went on Sunday. Got there really early in the morning. There was no one there. No smoking high school students. No loud drunks. It was perfect. This was monster's first time to the island and he LOVED it. He ate sand, chewed on sticks and splashed in the water.

Being the wonderful mother I am, I made sure to lather the kids with sunscreen before leaving the house and numerous times while on the island. No babies of mine will sunburn! HA! Epic failure! Both babies (as well as husband) looked like lobsters. Husband's feet were bright red and became swollen the next day. Monster has a red birthmark on his back and it blended in with his sunburn. Poor baby...It didn't seem to bother him though. Apparently, one must shake the spray on suntan lotion before application. This is why it's a good idea to read directions. Good job, Mama (pats self on back)

The sunburns are getting better. Husband's feet are back to their normal size (though still freakishly red). Monster's back has started to peel. The constantly wiggly, squirming, on the go baby now enjoys snuggling in my lap getting his back scratched. It's a beautiful thing. If only he would do this without a horrible sunburn.