The mercury tipped at over 40 deg C today! We are well and truly at the peak of summer over here in Perth. How do we cool ourselves down at the end of the day? To the beach, of course!
Can you spot the boys?
The beach was packed with families with young children. We spotted many pregnant women as well, having a dip to cool themselves off the heat. They must be feeling extra hot in this heat with the belly — reminded me of the time when I was heavily pregnant with Athan during the hot summer months almost 3 years ago. My body temperature was higher than normal and I too, went to the beach to cool down. It helped.
The boys had a blast. Athan, was a little wary of the waves initially. He used to be *fearless* :). I guess he is much more aware of everything now that he is turning 3 and so the fear factor has began to sink into his system. Robin had to hold him and reassure him many times before he could enjoy himself. I remember Calvin went through this phase as well around this age. This boy, is so much more confident in the water now. I believe his regular swimming lessons and trips to the beach has helped him outgrow some of his fears. However, we still have to watch him like a hawk at the beach because we have heard many stories about children drowning in the — at times — unpredictable sea.
Athan trying to out-run the incoming waves.
 Calvin playing in the water.
One of the things that Calvin loved most about summer is the beach. He has endless of fun playing in the water as well as the sand. He loves picking up shells too. This boy has also just completed a week of accelerated summer swimming lessons at the local pool. He is now able to glide and kick and swim a little distance by himself without support. This has boosted his confidence a little, I think.
Did I get to sit on the “sandpit” and take pictures? Of course I did! 🙂
As we made our way home, we could see more people coming to the beach with their picnic dinner baskets. Maybe we should do that next time. Well, tomorrow’s weather has been forecast to be as hot as today….