What do you do when your city is hot as Hades but the sky is bright and the most gorgeous shade of blue?
You grab a cooler, pack sandwiches and take the kiddos to la playa!
It was my weekend with the kids and I wanted to do something fun so I took the hour drive to Islamorada! There’s a little beach there that’s really family friendly and quiet.
We met Captain after work at the marina. (How nice to have that as his “office”, right?) And then decided to have a pizza dinner at his house. The kids were thrilled as they had never been to his place before. It was fun seeing him entertaining my brood on his turf.
(And it was especially fun hearing the tinge of jealousy in Grayheart’s voice as the kids relayed their day to him.)
It was a wonderful weekend for a number of reasons but the beach was the highlight! I have to remember to be more spontaneous with the kids!
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Divorce With Me 
One of my absolute favorite things about being a single mom when my kids were young was the ability to do whatever we wanted. Picnic in the living room? Done. Pitch a tent in the backyard? Done. Throw clothes in a bag and stay at a hotel for the weekend to swim in the pool all day? Done. You will cherish those memories later.
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Yes!!! That’s exactly right! It’s me who dictates what kind of things we’ll do. I love your idea of a picnic in the living room or a tent in the backyard. Cheap and unforgettable! Thank you! Xo
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My kids enjoy spontaneity, too. With four of them though, it gets harder. I find one of them is usually having an off day.
Seeing your pictures, I am slightly jealous. I just got rid of the last pile of snow in my yard this week.
All kidding aside, I think it’s so cool to see you living well and happy. Not that everything is linear, and black and white, but seeing enjoyable moments after a dark period always help me when I feel like how it is is how it’s always going to be. You’re inspirational.
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Why, thank you!! I really appreciate you saying this! It’s funny, I don’t think of myself as inspirational… I’ve found such inspiration from all you guys as you give me advice and share your experiences.
Four kids is no joke. Especially the older they get with their hormones and mood swings! And man does it start to get expensive! I was so proud that I spent not a single dime but gas on the beach day. I packed up whatever I had at home and made it work. Lol!
I hope you’re looking forward to summer break. Snow… I don’t miss those days. I lived in DC. And although it’s mild compared to most places, winter got to me when it went longer than usual. Xo
Thank you again for the love. Hope you have a wonderful week! xo
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Sounds awesome! I wish that was my “office”! 😕
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Me, too! My kids were dumbfounded. They were like “This is where you work?” And he responded that yes indeed it was. So then they were like “you don’t work at a place with computers? Like my daddy?” Lol… It’s funny how black and white their world can be. And it’s really fun to watch them learn new things. 🙂
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That’s fantastic. I couldn’t work in a cubicle. I’d go crazy
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Aaaa this is where I need to be, sun heat and blue skies! It’s dreary over here in the UK, I’m looking forward to our 3 days of summer some time in July lol
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Lol! Come on down! We’ll all melt away while here. I’m not looking forward to the sweltering summer though. So I think I’ll take your 3 days in July! 😉
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So great to see beach pictures!! What a nice place, here it is still cold, very early spring… But your pics warmed me. 🙂 And the story too!!
I LOVE that Grayheart was a bit jealous! Serves him right, lol. Yes, am in a bit of an evil mood today (only towards those who deserve it ofc). Wonderful post. xo
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Lol! 😉 thx!
I hope it warms soon for you but I hope there’s still a nice coolness. Love a crisp evening. (Sweltering hot is no fun either!)
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I am missing the beach! I am glad the weekend was great for the kids, you and Captain. Have a great week! 🙂
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Thank you! It was so fun being out there with great weather! That’ll be you guys in Vero Beach eventually! Lol!
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Gorgeous pics! That’s what I’m talking about!!! FUN!!!!!!
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Thanks! Nice, easy and cheap fun! Lol!
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When my kids were young I I was just getting separated, I had no money, so our beach trips were always after 4:00 PM so I wouldn’t have to pay the entrance fee. Lots of bike rides, late afternoon beaches, and backyard barbeques, Saturday cartoons … Days I’ll always remember and hope they do too. Not much money, but lots of love. Thanks for the reminder ….
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Sounds like the best memories to have! 🙂
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Sounds like the perfect day 🌞😃
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Sure was!! Except cleaning out all the damn sand afterward in my car. lol!
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That sounds like so much fun! What a beautiful day.
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Thx, Kelsie! It was awesome! Kids had such a blast! 🙂
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Oh you just go to Islamorada on a weekend. Oh I (playfully) hate you
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Lol! Well, I get jealous when you talk about all the cool places you get to hang out in in NYC! I wish I was a jet setter like you! 😉
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I’m tired of this 24/7. Some nature and less people would be appealing
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Sounds epic. I’m jealous too. I will have to make do with being spontaneous in the cold rain.
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Lol! Well, TriBeCa sounds pretty damn awesome so I thinks it’s me that’s the jealous one!
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I’m refusing to read your blog anymore. Sacrificed yourself to drive an hour to be on the FREAKING KEYS! I drive on hour in any direction I’m looking at maple trees and road construction. Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah #RantOver
Sounds like an awesome weekend, and yes we aren’t supposed to keep score, but we were the victims in this bullshit land known as divorce and hearing the sulking mongloid on the other end of the phone always puts on my face when I have my daughter. This ends the “era of good feelings” commentary…
Now seriously a freaking hour and you were on the keys, your boyfriend’s office is on the marina, I’m overnighting you an invitation to my gigantic pity party!
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Tough love with you always, eh? Lol! I know… I sound like I’m bragging. It’s just such a wonderful time with my babies. I’m glad we have these special moments with them.
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I swear, the beach makes everything better! I’m always going to just get my head right. I’m so happy for you and how well things are going with Captain! SO SO sweet that he had you and your kids come over for pizza 🙂
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Thank you! It’s been a great ride with him. I’m very grateful that things have gone well with the kids. 🙂 xo
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