Our first dip for the year!

Most of you know that we live in Fairlight. I count myself very lucky to be living where we live especially now that we have Noah. We are a 10 minute walk from the infamous Manly beach and  we have amazing playparks within walking distance from our flat. As a new parent, I quickly found out how important it is for my own sanity (and Noah's) to keep Noah occupied (entertained!) when he is with me. A good walk or run around usually results in a good nap which I can tell you is a blessed relief which I definitely need and look forward to!

As Tim is still on holidays, we thought of heading down to our beloved Fairlight beach for a little play this morning. We are lucky enough that Fairlight beach is less than a 10 minute walk from our place and it is not so crowded as some of the other child friendly beaches as most of the people who go to Fairlight are locals.

We were there well before 9.15am and it was still relatively quiet.  There were several babies getting some beautiful sunlight, a couple of toddlers paddling with their grandparents and several swimmers exercising in the rock pool.

Now with the cold summer that we have recently had, Noah and I have not been in the sea since last year (or I should say last summer season). Growing up in the warm seas of the tropics, my tolerance for Sydney sea temperatures is just not that great.  However I have been trying to get better as I really should be setting a good example to Noah (definitely would not want him to be a wuss in the water!).

Since Sydney has finally been showing off its true summer colours and Tim (who loves the sea and goes in it all year round) has promised me that the waters are finally warm, Noah and I braved the waters for the first time this year (or this summer season).

With the glorious sun blazing, the waters were just so beautiful and warm (yes, Tim was right!). Luckily, we brought back Noah's floaty car which his Tita (Aunt) kindly got for him in Pila, Laguna (my Dad's hometown in the Philippines) so Noah enjoyed himself ever more.

We pretty much stayed in the toddler pool as Noah was having so much fun with his car. It was also the first time that we have seen him kick his little legs to make himself move in his floaty (we used to push him all the time!) so the little man was very proud of himself for being able to move. It made for playing chase a lot more fun!

We hanged around for a good couple of hours. Of course, Tim manage to sneak in a little snorkel which left Noah and I playing together.

Apparently the visibility is not that great but the abundance and variety of fish that he saw was just amazing.

By the time we headed back home, it was almost 11.30am and the beach was starting to get very busy.

As we walked back up to our place, Tim and I reveled in the lovely morning we had, discussing what we were going to do in the afternoon.  As we turned to our street, we noticed that our little man had fallen asleep in his pram. Exactly what we had hoped to happen! Sign of a great morning I always say!!! Hence, I am now writing this while Tim is cleaning his bike!!!