#11

This plus size mama is so relaxed coming back from the beach! We had such a wonderful time and even got to experience another first with Isaiah!

We drove down on Thursday, which was my birthday. My husband got me two sweaters, two infinity scarves, a Nine West purse (he has such good taste may I add!) and a large coffee mug that looked hand painted by someone that says 'Love Never Fails'. I was so happy with everything he got me. He did so good and I think went a little overboard, but I am so blessed with a husband who spoils me :)

While we were down at Myrtle Beach we went to the Hollywood Wax Museum, Broadway at the Beach and to a lot of different restaurants we don't usually go to at home. We tried a seafood place called Duffy's St Seafood Shack in N. Myrtle Beach which was AMAZING and also went to our favorite pizza place :) We shopped around and whatnot on Friday. Saturday we took it a little easy because I was kind of sore from all the walking we had done on Friday. We did end up going swimming twice that day which was very relaxing and I even got to teach Nic how to float on his back! (This is an accomplishment considering this man HATES to swim, but he did for me and enjoyed himself.. well, he won't admit it). We went to the beach on Saturday morning and sat on our beach towels and just soaked up the sun and each other. I wrote 'Anderson' in the sand and put our rings near it and took pictures. On Sunday, we headed out but were glad with the things we had done down at the beach. We usually want to stay another day but we were well rested and relaxed and ready to go back home.

Now for some mommy moments at the beach: On Friday, we came back from Broadway at the Beach (because my pelvis was hurting something awful, felt on fire from walking) and I took a good nap while Nic watched Sports Center. When I woke up I was turned on my right side facing Nic and was talking to him and felt Isaiah kick real hard. So I decided to flip on my back to see If I could see him move. I told Nic to look and that he was kicking really hard and we saw him kick my stomach not only once but TWICE. It was so awesome, we just looked at each other in amazement and he has been doing it ever since! (Now today 10/24 he's been a quiet little booger, but he must be ready for the weekend).

Another mommy moment included me in the pool. I love to swim you guys. I swear I was a fish in my past life. I can float on my back, do handstands, etc. You name it, I can probably do it. I just love to water! Well I was having difficulty being able to 'doggy paddle' in the pool because Isaiah's little butt kept floating my butt to the top which didn't help me to swim. I also couldn't get my legs back under me because he was making me float! LOL. Also when I'd lay on my back I floated a lot more than I would normally not pregnant. It was such a weird feeling and Nic couldn't help but laugh. I called myself a buoy :)

We did however come back to reality at home, but I'm so glad I got to spend some quality time with not only my wonderful husband but with my sweet little Isaiah as well! :)