Getting what we need

Not really feeling like going to shore... But we have a little person on board who is desperate after a day or two to be around other kids. I can't say that I blame her. But that means I have to motivate and head to shore with her. 

It's not just hop on the dingy and go. It's get everything we might need in our backpacks (today that includes schoolwork, shower stuff, snacks, and paperwork for me). It means getting the boat organized (I hate leaving things in disarray...which happens quickly in a such a small space). It means being fed and dressed and... Well you get the idea. 

It's not always like that. Today it is. It's been cold and rainy so it seems like everything takes longer. It's definitely not like just leaving the house. 

But, we are here. In the marina common area. Coco's working on schoolwork, and I, now that I've finished my work, am free to peruse the Internet thanks to the convenient wifi. 

These days come and go so quickly. It's easy to forget how hard it was to get here. I wonder what she will remember. Will it be the friends she made? 

The excursions we went on?

  This is the dolphin research center. We went ahead and became members for the year since we plan on being here for awhile... And this girl is obsessed with dolphins. 

Evening rituals? 

I wonder.... 

Sometimes I want to not do anything. I just want to be. But, it's not about just me, or Hubs. It's about giving our girl adventure and experiences. 

So today we went ashore. Oh, and we left Hubs on Airabess. 

Which means I was solo driving the dingy. Not might favorite thing to do... 

Settling In

Today was a good day. 

Took it super easy this morning. Did a few boat chores (small load laundry, tidyed up, etc..) then took the dingy to Sombrero Beach. It was windy... Again. But, Coco made a friend, I read my book, and Hubs swam (sort of... Willow doesn't swim) with the pup. 

When we got back to the boat a cruising family we met last week invited us over for cocktails. Our first invite!  

Thankfully I had made some cashew cheese (because we had nothing else to bring). So, at 5 we motored about three boats over in the dingy and had sundowners and snacks with our new friends. 

Coco loved it. She got to hang with kids her own age and see someone else's boat. 

For the Hubs and I, well, it was just nice to talk to other people (I.e. cruising FAMILY) like us. 

 

Finally the wind laid down. So, when we got back to Airabess Hubs went for a night time paddle. 

THIS IS THE LIFE! 

New Year's Eve (We are party animals)

Hunkered down for a mellow New Year's Eve in the Harbor, and there is no other place I would rather be. 

And this guys scrubbing the deck. No need to let all of that clean rain water go to waste, he says. 

More power to him. I'll be in our bunk reading a book.