There Is Something About Sand

There is something about sand that is so appealing to kids. I don't know why. I wasn't that keen about sand when I was a kid but my kids love sand. 

The heat here in Hong Kong feels worse than the heat in Singapore the past couple of days and it is a great time to bring the kids to beaches. We drove to Saigon with my parents-in-law and sis-in-law to hang out by the beach before dinner at the nearby restaurant. The timing was spot on. Kids get to goof around for an hour, then dinner was served and after dinner we drove back home. Chester was behaving well and didn't throw any tantrums. When we got home, I bathed the two of them and tuck Chester to bed effortlessly. Little guy just walked straight to his crib when he saw his bottle of milk. Today can't get any better.

Chester and his (大GAGA) eldest aunt, whom he kept calling (細GAGA) second aunt

We have started to notice how much Chester enjoys playing by the beach after bringing him to beaches a couple of times. While Scarlett loves making sandcastles, Chester, on the other hand, loves to lie on the sand and roll around. Both love to make sand angels and get their bodies all covered with sand. It was hilarious to watch but I didn't get to snap any photos.

 Taken today at Saigon

 Taken at Repulse Bay weeks ago

At Saigon, Chester charged towards the water before I could even take off his shoes. At Repulse Bay, he ran after pigeons because the water is a little further away and he didn't see it.

Dad brought Chester out to the shallow water to look at tiny crabs, fishes and other little sea creatures. Scarlett and I stayed by the shore building sand animals. Little guy ran back and forth to the water and to us, probably can't decide which was more fun.

The evening ended with a beautiful sunset, a few happy faces and happy bellies.

Perhaps I am getting old, I find evenings like this is kind of the best. Hanging out with family, having a meal and just watching the kids play. "Me" was almost non existent but yet it was filled with some sort of joy I can't explain. Perhaps it is the place. Nature always makes one feel good, doesn't it? 

Another throwback photo of Chester doing his kungfu move (tiptoe on the sand) trying to impress the birds.