Man, this week is flying. We started Wednesday with breakfast in the lobby. Arabella devoured some fresh strawberries and almost two cups of milk. It’s amazing how she really does like healthy foods when given the option.
We made it out to the pool at about lunch time. Arabella was very anxious to get in the water. It would appear that after a few days in her infant raft, she has graduated to the toddler flotation device (a Paddle Pals Body Glove). She wore it most of the day and happily scurried and slashes around the pool steps where she could stand and move freely on her own. She ventured out into the pool with the adults a bit, but still has a ways to go there. It’s fun to watch her progression in such a short time.
It was ever so slightly cooler today- and by cooler I mean the clouds would briefly cover the sun every fifteen minutes or so offering a brief moment of shade- so I read for a bit before getting in the pool. Elin Hilderbrand’s Perfect Couple sucked me right in. Pretty sure I’m going to need another week of vacation to finish it.
Arabella went inside with MJ for her now routine afternoon snack and nap— and never made it back outside! She happily smacked, caught some zzz’s and played in the air conditioning.
Meanwhile, out at the pool, the iguana’s were being particularly aggressive. They seemed to be a little bolder all week in terms of coming up to our chairs, but my suspicions were confirmed when I saw one actually move on top of someone’s chair. Then, a short time later one stole a couple’s pizza— as they were eating it!! Jarmon— of course, unfazed— had a stare down with another one as he ate his chicken fingers and fries for lunch.
As Arabella enjoyed her extended afternoon break with MJ, Jarmon and I enjoyed some relaxing time in the pool. We were literally the last ones out when we decided to head up at about 6p. DD had to bring us a room key because both of ours were in the stroller.
We ate dinner at 15th Street Fisheries. I had my usual fried shrimp, Jarmon had swordfish and DD his usual seafood sizzler. MJ had a French dip. We ordered chicken fingers for AB, but she wasn’t real interested. We also ordered her a big cup of milk which she sipped on throughout dinner and the ride home. She was especially excited about the ice cream we ordered her for dessert that she finished off with a straw so as to not miss out on a precious drop. The adults (mostly jarmon and I) enjoyed some delicious key lime pie for dessert.
When we got back to the hotel Arabella was of course wired. We let her burn off some energy walking and crawling around the lobby where she had many adoring fans. One woman in particular was especially fond of AB and played with her for quite a while. AB also really like the fountains by the entrance. I continue to wonder why we even bother buying toys.
Trina Orlando 