Yesterday Jacob went to Laguna beach with his two friends, Christian and Drew (and their mommies of course).  We got there and set up our blanket and then had some lunch.  The boys ate fairly well considering.  After lunch we went to play in the waves.  The water was a little cold, but Jacob didn't mind.  He LOVED the water.  We played for a long time in the water, then he went to play in the sand and explore the beach.  After a few minutes of that, we were back in the water.  He loved being picked up and put back into the water.  After playing a little more in the water we went to play in the playground area.  Jacob loved to go down the slide.  He finally ventured into the tunnel and went to the other end of the jungle gym.  We played there for a long time and then went over to the swings.  I think Jacob must have been on the swing for about 15 -20 minutes.  By the end of that, all he boys were ready to head home.  They all fell asleep within 5 minutes of being in the car.  They were such good boys the whole day (well the 3 hours we were there).  They all loved playing in the water and it was such a beautiful day and hopefully we will get back there a few more times this summer. I completely forgot my camera, but as it turns out, I don't think I would have taken many pictures anyway.  I had my eyes on him the whole time and didn't let him out of my sight.  I didn't want a lens in my way!

In other news, Jacob has been throwing tantrums lately.  Sometimes he will have 2 or 3 a day.  They tend to happen when he wakes up either in the morning or after his nap, right before he's going to go to sleep, or when he gets frustrated with one of his toys.  It's quite trying for both Bill and me.  I've started to just ignore him and it will usually go on for a few more minutes and then he calms down.  Today we've been tantrum free, which is good, but it's only 11:30 so we'll see how today goes.

This morning we started swim lessons again at the YMCA.  Jacob did okay.  He cried on and off throughout the half hour lesson.  We actually got out of the pool about 5 minutes early.  I don't know if he was cold or just not used to the water.  I hope he likes it when we go back on Thursday.  So until next time...mommy and daddy love you!