We just returned from six amazing days in the Bahamas! You had a lot of firsts during the trip: first plane ride (you were great, took a long nap and played quietly with your flash cards and Bubble Guppies toys when you were awake), first stamp in your passport, first time going to the beach. The beaches were beautiful and the water was so clear that you could see so many tiny fish when you walked into the ocean (and one day, we even saw a barracuda!). However, you were not a fan of the beach because you most definitely did NOT like the feeling of walking on sand:
You did love playing in the wading pools with GuhGaw at our resort, though, and exploring the dozens of aquariums with hundreds of fish, stingrays and other sea creatures.
There were so many new things to see and discover, which I think encouraged you to walk on your own more than you have before. You often refused to sit in the stroller and one time, even toddled off after a puppy you saw, saying "whoa whoa" as you walked behind it (so cute!).
Unfortunately, there were two low points of our vacation. First, when we were walking out of Ben & Jerry's one night, there were so many people that I didn't notice that GuhGaw had run ahead of me out the door. Daddy and you were behind me and I thought Connor was behind you guys, but when we were all outside, we didn't see him anywhere. It was the first time I'd ever lost sight of your brother and I experienced several seconds of panic before I saw him running toward us; a steel drum band was performing a few feet away and Connor had run over to watch them. Oh my god.
Second, at the end of the trip, you came down with a fever and both you and GuhGaw developed these pretty bad-looking skin rashes. When we flew back home on Sunday, we actually dropped off our luggage at home and then took you guys straight to the emergency room, where the doctors said you two had ringworm. It was caused by a bacterial infection you had probably gotten in the pool water (and I'm so anal about cleanliness and hand washing!) but it isn't serious and we just have to put antifungal cream on your rashes for two weeks.
The ringworm definitely put a damper on things but at least you guys are okay. And other than the ringworm and Connor running off that night, we had a really fun, relaxing, memorable island getaway! The weather was so sunny and warm (it only rained once and the storm didn't last long), you and GuhGaw had a blast playing in the water, GuhGaw had a chance to feed some baby stingrays and a baby shark and Daddy and I were able to unwind on the beach with you guys. We've been back home for a few days now and Connor keeps sighing and saying, "I miss the Bahamas." Me, too, buddy. Me, too!
Love,
Mom
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