March 4th, 2021
Today, Quincy and I went for a walk with my mom at Chrystal Cove. Parking was $5 per hour. We were there 1 hour and 53 minutes, so we paid $10. There is a cap at $15 for the day. The parking was a little expensive for my taste, but I loved the walk we took.
Infantino Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/3c5URl0
Baby Blanket with Velcro: https://amzn.to/38dEjX5
Avent Pacifier and Pacifier Clip: Target
Fleece Onesie: Carter’s
Beanie: Hand Me Down
Under Armour Shirt: https://amzn.to/2PqxdIf
Adidas Sweatpants: https://amzn.to/30cWUOz
Nike Free Shoes: https://amzn.to/2MxKg9V
The walk started a little poorly because my daughter was very upset to be woken from her car nap. However, once we got going, she was very excited to walk. From the parking lot, you walk down a paved hill and through a tunnel. Once out of the tunnel, you will walk up a little ways until you see the bungalows. From the bungalows, it is a short walk down to the beach.
For this walk, I came prepped with coffee and my mask. I also brought a blanket and a baby carrier since a stroller would not be feasible in the sand. The baby carrier linked above is probably the most comfortable and supportive carrier I have tried so far. The blanket is also very handy because it has Velcro, so you can Velcro it to yourself or the stroller so your little one doesn’t kick it off onto the dirty floor.
I also used this blanket as a nursing cover. I sat on a piece of driftwood and nursed my little one right on the beach. She was fully covered, and I was fully covered with no risk of mishaps. This blanket made nursing in Public a bit more comfortable.
When it was time to leave, we were all sad. My mom and I enjoyed the exercise, and we all enjoyed the atmosphere. Our 3 mile walk on the sand and visiting Crystal Cove was definitely worthwhile, and we will be returning soon.
Ashleigh Marie: Teacher to Mommy 