Madison's First Camping Trip

I know, I know it has been a very long time since I have written in my blog. I really need to do this once a month. I will start writing in my blog once a month!

So, we purchased a trailer. It sleeps 8 people and it is just what we needed to start getting out of Bakersfield and start exploring and taking trips as a family. So, two weekends ago we decided to do a beach trip. It was going to be Madison's first camping and beach trip. We were so excited to finally have her at the beach and most of all go camping in our new trailer.

We left on a Friday afternoon about 12 and arrived at the RV park about 3pm. We just parked the trailer and put our bathing suits on and took Madison to the beach since she was getting a little cranky. She was scared at first, but once I got into the water she decided it was okay to try and get next to the water. Well, the girl loved it! She was running towards the water and then running away from the water. We stayed at the beach for maybe an hour and then headed over to the RV park pool. The girl loves water and so she, of course, enjoyed the pool. We finally got back to the trailer made some hot dogs and then watched some movies. She did not go to bed until 10 pm.
The next day Saturday, the girl woke up at 5:50 am, yes, 5:50 am...We were like what the hell! So, we had her stay in our bed for like an hour watching "Little Bear" as we were slowly waking up ourselves. We made breakfast and got ready for the beach. We decided to first walk to downtown Pismo before since it was too early for the beach. We walked on the pier and looked through the windows of the stores since none of the stores were open at 9 am. We finally went back to the trailer, got all the stuff for the beach and headed to a spot for the day. Madison decided to take a nap (20 mins ) in the car on our way over there. We spent from 10 am- 2pm at the beach. She made sandcastles with Danny and Madison and I walked along the beach for a while. It was hard to get her away from the beach but it was long enough in the sun for her. From there we went back to the trailer thinking she would nap again, WRONG!!!
She was wide awake; so, to the pool we went. Her and I went in the pool for a while then it was her and Danny's turn. By, 530ish we had to get back and cook dinner. We thought, okay maybe she will knock out early because of her short nap, WRONG!!! The girl did not go to bed until 830. After, waking up at 5:50am, having a 20 min nap and then playing at the beach and the pool she didn't go to sleep until 8:30. It was a long day for Danny and I that we went to bed too.
We woke up Sunday and then headed home about 9 am. It was a nice trip!!

Madison is growing up so fast. She is going to be 2 next month. She is talking more and having more of an attitude. Everything is "it's mine", "no mama", and so the terrible "2's" are coming out already. She has her good and bad days just like all of us.

Still, the girl hardly naps and when I don't want her to nap she does and when I want her to nap (because I have to work that night) she doesn't. I have given up on me napping before work.

We have started looking at preschools for her because we feel it is time for her to go to school and play with other kids and learn. I know she will love school and enjoy herself. I go looking at another school this week.

Right now, I am planning her 2 nd birthday party which is a Dora Explorer themed party.

Danny and I are good and just working. This pregnancy is the hardest on me right now. I am always tired, already gained almost 30 lbs and already retaining a lot of water (edema). I am still working out and having a toddler keeps me activity. I look forward to nap time, bed time and resting when I can. Danny helps me when he is home which is great. I am due Sept 15th and cant wait to see Marcus Daniel for the first time!