sand play

brought sarah to the beach yesterday, to introduce sand to her. she took her first steps on the sand, had her first touch of the sand and first taste of the sand as well!
we headed for palawan beach after the cool afternoon rain, a big mistake. the sun came back with a vengenance, it was scorching at 3pm. luckily, we managed to find a shady spot beside a carnival tentage. after settling down, sarah brought papa to the beach, as can be seen from the picture below.
we bought her a pail + accessories for her to experience sand play, she enjoyed herself moulding and pushing the sand.
after a while, we decided to venture out to play with the waves. There is sarah, making her way there with her watering can.

the beach was in a bad condition, we wouldn't come back to this part of the beach for a long time. there were dead sea weeds and rubbish all around, what a turn off.
the minute she met the sea, she insisted on sitting on the wet sand! she seems to enjoy getting her butt wet and walking around with a heavy diaper!
the wonderfully thoughtful mama,making sure that sarah is staying under the shade!



she started grabbing the sea sand and put them in her mouth! then she sputtered them out in disgust much to the relief of mama.
we didn't stay very long at the seaside, due to the undesirable environment, we made our way back to our picnic mat where sarah started playing happily with her watering can.
so happy that she ate sand again!
luckily mama was quick and alert to clear way those sands on her face and mouth!


she was covered with sand by the end of the session, so we gave her a quick shower before we brought her home.