Papaya Mom

Today was an exciting one for us, Papaya went in the ocean for the
first time. After lunch we (Mom, Pono and I) slathered her up with
waterproof sunscreen and pulled on her very first swim diaper. You
may think a swim diaper is a silly idea in the ocean, where the waves
will wash away any waste, but then again she is not on your lap just
waiting to drop #2 all over you;) I went for the swim diaper,
avoiding any poo on Pono or I. Covered in sunscreen and with a cute
little hat on (a gift from Jill Edery) we walked over to Kailua Beach.

Tutu video taped as Pono and I walked down to the water and sat at
the edge with Papaya. We let the waves come up and wash over our legs
and her feet. Papaya, who loves to stand, was ankle deep in wet sand
and not sure what to do about that funny feeling. She was surprised
by every wave for some time until she figured out that the roaring
thing coming towards us was the water that would splash her. She had
a few moments of uncertainty, but a quick smile and hug from Mom kept
her happy. By the end she was going between Pono and I, smiling and
staring out at the waves. We decided to wait for calmer water before
we take her out any more than ankle deep. Come to think of it, I
think I’ll wait some time so that she does not end up scared. I want
her to maintain her love of the water.

We’ve decided that a blow-up wading pool in the front yard might be
fun for Papaya to get a chance to splash in the water daily. Baths
were too hard on my back as she gets heavier so she now takes showers
with me. She thinks it is a ton of fun and giggles when we wash her
hair.

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