Who: Abi, Ernie and Charlie Where: The beach What: Paddling and sandcastles and burying Papa. When: Saturday Rating: Low, probably Open: No Status: Ongoing
Everyone in the apartment had woken up sweaty from the stuffy heat of indoors. It was when Charlie had started up a tantrum that Abi decided enough was enough and they needed a break from the humidity. Heading for the beach took some time, especially when Charlie decided to pack every stuffed animal he had because he couldn't bear for one of them to miss out on the fun. What seemed liked hours later, Abi had packed a quick picnic and Charlie had narrowed it down to three animals and his bucket and spade and they were finally feeling sand between their toes.
"Okay, we need a good spot to set up camp," she said, squinting even through her sunglasses. "And no going in the water without Mama or Papa with you, Charlie. That's the rule."