Attached at the Heart

"Become the kind of adult you want your child to be." 

"Our 'child and youth problem' is not a child and youth problem; it is a profound adult problem as our children do what they see us adults doing in our personal, professional, and public lives."

A revolutionary must-read for new and old parents alike!

Now I am not one to sit down and review a book, so bear with me as I try my best to uncover a new form of parenting, attachment parenting, through the lens of my new research-based book, Attached at the Heart.  I am going to try and touch on each and every chapter, boring to some, but hopefully enlightening and encouraging to others like myself.  This book provides 8 proven parenting principles for raising connected and compassionate children.

Something needs to give in our society full of crime, violence, and abuse, and with attachment parenting, it starts at home.  This phenomenal book was written by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, Attachment Parenting International (API) founders, and through their studies of attachment parenting (AP) created by Dr. William Sears and his wife Martha, they felt a need to rally parents together, no matter how small the group, and thus API was founded and this book created.


AP is a "style of parenting that actively promotes compassionate, respectful treatment of children and provides much needed support for the attachment relationship." Many peaceful communities around the world are based on this philosophy and practice cooperation, compassion, and peace within families and societies.  As an interesting example, a psychiatrist from WWII visited Okinawa after the destruction thinking to find people with severe mental health problems, but he was surprised to find that the people were relatively calm and collected, and with further insight, he came to find that before the war, there was not a single mental health facility and the only murder in the largest city was over 75 years prior to his visit.  So how come in our society there is an overwhelming epidemic of mental and emotional health problems and violence then and still today?  In the past 5-7 years, there has been a 4000% increase in bipolar disorder alone - which is one million children, and everyday in the US four children are killed by abuse and neglect, five children or teens commit suicide, and 192 children are arrested for violent crimes.  Why??  Some believe the crisis is due to a deep lack of connectedness with parents and their community.  These problems cross all racial, cultural, and economic barriers and are not limited to those living in poverty or who are uneducated.  "They reflect a more intrinsic kind of poverty - a poverty of the mind and of the spirit."

How come spanking, yelling, talking harshly, jerking, hitting, and ignoring (to name a few) are "normative abuse" passed down from generation to generation?  If our parents did it to us, and we turned out ok, it's surely ok to do it to our kids, right?  In our society, we have desensitized ourselves to thinking that this kind of abuse is tolerable and that it doesn't affect our children in a negative way. But does it cause physical and emotional pain, even down the road?  Think back to your own childhood and ask yourself those questions.  Just because our parents did it to us, does not mean it is the most efficient and acceptable form of punishment.  The cycle needs to be broken somewhere, and attachment parenting gives us the tools we need to be more loving and respectful of our children and ourselves.  "Children will model our behavior before they will heed our words."


From birth, attachment is a mother's protective, nurturing guidance.  In the first 3-5 years of life, it is crucial for us as parents to share this connection and attachment with our children and help them to develop empathy, trust, and affection.  If it is not learned in the beginning, then it is hard to develop because, as stated in chapter one, during the first years, the millions of cells of the brain are waiting to be developed, and if they are not stimulated, the brain begins to prune back unused cells.  The brain is a "use it or lose it" organ.  We must model how to treat others in these first years of life. "How parents treat a child can shape which of his genes turn on."  Changing the family environment can change genetic traits.

I also found the next quote very powerful: "Each of us has the potential to change the course of our familial inheritance and the hidden potential within ourselves and our children, but we can't and shouldn't do it alone."  If there is a history of depression, dysfunction, or addiction, it may take a few generations to see the long-term benefits of AP, but with love and a deep-rooted connection between parent and child and community, we can overcome these stigmas that bring us down.  AP is no fix-all for the community, but every revolution has come from a small group of individuals trying to make a difference.  If we all support one another, we can turn a world of war into a world of peace, and being the optimist I am, I am more than willing to give it a try!

What I found truly interesting in this first chapter was the history of child development from a psychological perspective.  Experts in the field in the early 20th century like Sigmund Freud and John Watson influenced millions of homes around the country by promoting raising "good," obedient children.  John Watson (who we studied in great depth in college), founder of behaviorism, even wrote in his hugely published book that we as parents should treat our children like small adults, do not hug or kiss them unless on the forehead, and always be objective and firm (never learned about this side of things in college!).  Shockingly, John Watson left a legacy of suicide and depression to his family (3 family members commited suicide), and it shows that culturally accepted parenting practices can be abusive and neglectful.

The core values of AP are respect, empathy, and affection, and I believe far too many children do not get these three things showered down on them on a daily basis.  AP is the golden rule of parenting, and through this book, it teaches us how to break the chain of normative abuse and make changes to "be the kind of parent and person we were meant to be." Amen to that!!


For more information on attachment parenting and this book please see the links below:
Attached at the Heart
Attachment Parenting International

My favorite things - part two

Oh yeah, baby. The list goes on!  What are some of your favorite things?

1.  Philosophy Baby - seriously yall.  My last "favorite things" post included the lovely Philosophy scent, Amazing Grace, and now my all-time favorite scentsy company has a baby wash!! I scooped some up at our local ULTA beauty store last week, and I was surprised at the affordable price. No harmful chemicals and the soft, baby scent leaves baby's skin feeling soft and sweet. The baby head-to-toe formula is only $10 for a nice sized bottle, and it works as a shampoo, body wash, and bubble bath in one.  Simply lovely.
2.  Earth Lovin Cloths - one of my kind "sisters" at Hip Mountain Mama sold me on these multi-purpose cloths, and they are a must-have for any home enthusiast!  They take the job away from wasteful (and rather expensive) paper towels, and they are machine washable.  They are SKOY brand based out of Encinitas, CA.  One cloth is the equivalent to 15 rolls of paper towels, and they are much more affordable ($6.95 for a four pack).  Check out Suzy's awesome site full of reusable goodies!  HipMountainMama.com

3.  Organic Cotton Baby Wipes - ok, why didn't I think of this before?  Also from Suzy's site, these double as multi-purpose wipes as well, and they are so soft!  Baby wipes, hankies, kitchen towel - they do it all!  Savin money and the planet one hankie at a time - heehee. ;)

4.  EcaPants - any EC enthusiast has to try these training pants out!  They are like "big girl britches" in the sense that they stay around the waist yet have a front flap for easy access at the potty.  They come in waterproof (car trips) and non-waterproof for around the house.

5.  Revelator - switching gears, this is my number one favorite album at the moment.  The lyrics (seriously, they really speak to me on each and every song), the rhythm, the slide guitar, and the plain ol' chemistry that this husband/wife team share not only on stage but through their music together is really contagious.  I've always said that I want a day in the life of Susan Tedeschi, and I really mean it now more than ever! :)

6.  Radio Flyer Wagon - back to the kids gear, this wagon is on my want list after our trip to the beach this past weekend with friends.  My friend, Rose, scooped it up on super sale at K-Mart last year, and it comes complete with straps, cup holders, and a canopy and is big enough for two.  Schnazzy, and perfect for the beach, festivals, or anywhere else outside!
(Gotta wait for a sale on this bad boy)

7.  Groupon/Living Social Deals - if you haven't heard about the extreme savings you could get through these sites yet, you best be signing up today!  Up to 70-80% off services and restaurants in and around your area.  groupon.com and livingsocial.com.

8. Captain Michael's Coffee - considering the littlest Lee wakes me up at the crack of dawn every am, this coffee is a must-have for any coffee lover, and I'm not just saying that because she was my old employer.  I would take a cup of this over the expensive Starbucks brand any day (or over anything else for that matter)!

Well, that's it for now.  What are some of your favorites?  I am a firm believer that when you find something you love, you should stick with it (with a little room to grow, of course). These are just a few things that make daily livin' just a little bit better.  Wouldn't you agree?

Elimination Communication

Sounds fancy doesn't it?  And perhaps it is a more respectable and acceptable way for child experts to say "teetee in the potty," but that's really all it means.  Elimination communication (EC) is a non-intrusive, non-pushy kind of way for parents and caregivers to communicate with their child about how to go to the bathroom - communication and development of understanding about bodily functions and how to control them. EC has been around since the dark ages, but the term may be new to some.  For many European countries, EC is the norm, and children are started as early as weeks old, but for us Western folks, it's a little intimidating and bizarre.  We are a country dependent on Depends, so to speak, (I couldn't resist), Pull-Ups, and disposables.  Why on Earth would we want to allow our kids to have accidents rather than keeping it in the diaper?  Well, to me, the answer is simple.  I do not want a toddler telling me "Me no teetee in potty!" by the time she's two or three.  The "terrible twos" have been coined that for a reason.  It's not because they are so terrible at that age but instead, at around the age of two, kids tend  to get a mind of their own.  I have been told my a number of mamas that if you can't potty-train by the age of two (when they start to tell you no and resist more and more), that potty-training after the second birthday becomes rather impossible.  So, here's where elimination communication comes into play for our thirteen month old.

she's going to hate me for this someday!

I have read numerous mommy blogs about babies as young as 7 weeks old being taken to the potty, and those parents say by 9 or 10 months, the child no longer wets in the middle of the night and by a year old, they rarely have any accidents (#1 or #2) at all.  That is quite impressive, but I think that's a little extreme.  My thoughts about it are similar to my thoughts on weaning.  If a child is able to communicate with you about things like where bunny is, go get bunny, go show Deddy what you've got, or for nursing sake, pulling on a shirt for milk, I think that they are ready for potty-training.  EC is not potty-training per se, but it is communication, and that's where we are starting.

Naomi communicates more and more on a daily basis, she understands simple commands, and she is beginning to get a mind of her own already (says no, shakes her head no, tries to slap when she doesn't get what she wants, etc), so I am starting to push EC more and more.  Not in a pushy way (that's what I said though isn't it), but more so in a way that is comfortable and FUN for her.  "Play is children's work," so if we make it fun, it will be fun.  Simple as that.  Praise and understanding go along with it.  I also like what I read in this article, "Simple Tips for Easier EC," that states it's easy to get excited and throw out praise when a child pees in the potty, but it's also important to continue the communication beyond the praise with words like, "You teeteed in the potty! Isn't it nice to stay dry?" It's positive reinforcement in play, and from my college days I know that there is TONS of research-based info out there on positive reinforcement inside and outside of the classroom.  If done right, it should work like a charm!

look how much fun this baby is having at the potty! :)

even for the teeny tiny babies too!

I am by no means giving up the diapers just yet, but I see a wash-free diaper day (and many accidents to clean up) in my near future!  Naomi uses the potty at least three times a day, and although I get super excited about it every time (who wouldn't?), I am not setting a goal or timeline about when she should be fully trained.  I think that we have plenty of time for EC and training in the next few months, and I'll just see how it goes.  Communication and understanding is the key here.  I am going to retire my fleece-lined bumgenius (fancy cloth diapers, IMO) and go back to the prefolds of the early days.  Fleece is great at absorbing the wetness like a disposable, but not so much for allowing the baby to actually feel wet.  I want her to feel wet and have the desire to feel dry, and I'm hoping the prefolds will help me accomplish this task.  We will see!

If you're happy and you know it...go potty! :)

We'll keep you all posted on how this works out for us.  Luckily, even Deddy is involved in the process, and I think the more people on board, the better.  We've purchased a few items to make EC and potty-training easier, so have a look, and let me know what you think!



We bought a seat similar to the one shown from Wal-Mart for $9.00.  It fits on top of the average toilet so no need for messy clean-up on the popular small, plastic potties that must be dumped (no thank you).


I ordered the EcaPants today, and they are awesome!  They are designed to stay around the waist for potty-training (so no taking on and off a diaper - cumbersome!), and they have a flap that pulls down for quick potty time.  I ordered them through babybellebottoms on sale and I'm very eager to try them out!









If you are wanting to try this too, ask yourself the obvious questions: When do I need to go to the bathroom?  After a nap?  When I get up in the morning?  After a long car ride?  By putting yourself in his/her shoes should give you the results you're seeking!

Food for Thought...

- and a Little Love for the Kitchen!
For most individuals, the bedroom is their sanctuary, their place to go to unwind and to get away from it all.  But for me, my sanctuary is easily the kitchen, and I'll tell you why. 


For starters, the kitchen is easily the most common room in the house.  Cooking at least three meals a day, the constant backdoor traffic, the smells are amazing :) ... you get it. It stays the busiest, and I'm a bit in love with all that it entails.  I love to cook for others, but lately though, I've had another itch in the kitchen.  One to give it a facelift.  If I spend all my time in there (pretty basically), then it should at least have a few touches of our personalities and flare.

Skinny galley kitchen, but it's still got potential!

Canisters received as a wedding gift. These will definitely stay!

Oh yeah. I said it, "flare." Nothing speaks more flare than the lovely blue wallpaper with the endless green leaves (catch the sarcasm).  Don't get me wrong - I love leaves and all, but it's got to go!  Yes, this may be a starter home, but it's at least time to dress it up a bit.  It's been on hold since Andrew and I became overwhelmed with removing LAYERS of wallpaper in the bathrooms, so we gave up on the kitchen. (That was three years ago).

The plate is another piece that I love, but the leaves? Not so much :/

Inspiration?  Country homes. Not the themed cows and pigs you're thinking of - I'm drawn to big country kitchens - kitchens of days past with doors left ajar to let the breeze through the screens and large and small stools for grabbing, shelling, and taking a break.  Hoosier cabinets, old wooden spoons & cast-iron skillets, mason jars and canisters passed down through generations, and of course, the old wooden highchair of the same.  Find me vintage anything for the kitchen and I'm sold (even more so for pieces that tell a story). I yearn for the aged and classic yet simple things in life. Call me old-fashioned.

Antique Hoosier cabinet from early 1900s

Hoosier cabinet that I scooped up in antique shop in SAV.  Multipurpose! (used as a changing table for now)

I may not get to have the big kitchen of my dreams just yet, but I have found a few ideas that may just work for our skinny galley kitchen of today.  It has to be warm and inviting, since I spend most of my time in there, and I want it to be a cooks kitchen.  Everything a cook should need should be within arm's reach...I'm working on it!

A Cook's Kitchen: 

Everything's within arm's reach, and I'm digging the chalkboard for quick ideas!

Not only do I love to cook, but I feel as though I can express myself through my food - whether it be a steak and potatoes chicken divan kind of night to please my man or chili/slaw dogs to embrace and actually feel summer through our food (baseball game, anyone?); EVERYTHING just tastes better homemade!  We grill as often as we can in the warm months too, so I am thankful to Andrew for enjoying the cooking process right along with me (I'm no grill gal, that's for sure).

Who doesn't love a sink so lovely?

I don't cook just for the fun of it either (although it can be quite entertaining).  Every single one of us cooks to keep ourselves satisfied & content, but there's more to it than just "getting something on the table."  I like to escape to the kitchen, to get away from the toys and the TV, put on a good album and put my heart into my food.  There's something calming to me about getting in the kitchen, putting thought and love into the food that's going to be served to my family & friends.  I strive to bring home the freshest and tastiest seasonable fruits and veggies to compliment a sale meat or fresh slab of fish. Making it taste as good as it looks and smells.. There really ain't nothin' better than coming home to the sweet smells of sumthin' cookin' in the kitchen!

Spice rack and the colors!

When the season's right, you can get some great produce for a steal of a price, and please let me know if you know of ANYONE who doesn't like to save money and buy fresh! :)  When the pickin's right, scoop up as much as you can!  No one with any sense about them would pass up on strawberries and blackberries straight from the farm for pennies on the dollar, and what about the succulent GOLDEN YELLOW summertime squash?! Oh my yall - with all this talk, I gotta get in the kitchen.

epitome of a country kitchen - check out the old fridge, sink, and desk!

Before I'm off to make my mama's tweaked version of banana nut bread (I add banana nut granola & pumpkin pie spices), I'd like to add that cooking should not be considered a chore or taxing event.  It's not degrading in the least to cook my man a meal (although some women enthusiasts would disagree), and I take pride in the dishes that I serve.  It makes me happy to make others happy, and I am delighted to serve.  With these and a few more inspiration pieces, I will soon be able to make my haven the little kitchen that could. :) Happy cookin, yall!

LoVe the ceiling beams, island, straw-backed chairs, and the colors.

"May your family share laughter.."

visiting with GG in Albany before the trip to FL!

State Park in Cape San Blas

Wow!  What a busy month it has been!  I am finally taking the time to write this long overdue blog post, and to the delight of some (Gramama, you there?), we're going to relive some of the highlights that have made this summer so very special, and to think it's not even summer yet!  We've been living life in the fast lane lately, and after a visit from our Colorado, I mean Boston favorites, who are now traveling up the eastern seaboard to Jersey, it's nice to slow it down a bit and take the time to sit and write.  The laundry's gonna have to wait on this one!

Gorgeous sunset after gorgeous sunset..

Indian Pass Raw Bar - DE-lish!! Plus who doesn't love a serve-yourself bar?? :)

After our trip to Gulf Shores, AL, Andrew, Naomi, and I packed up and headed east on the coast of the panhandle toward our highly anticipated family vacation with the Lees to Cape San Blas, FL.  Cape San Blas is a very small and remote peninsula located just outside of Port St. Joe and close to Mexico Beach and St. George Island.  If you've never been to "Florida's Forgotten Coast" then you are really missing a treat - beautiful beaches, gorgeous sunsets, fresh seafood, and supposedly some of the best scalloping and crabbing around (best time for the catch is usually late July and August).  We kayaked along the coast, sat on quiet and almost private pristine white beaches, and watched sunset after sunset slowly melt away. And as the days went by, way too fast as they always tend to do, we grew more appreciation of each and every fleeting moment because before we know it, we're all back to the daily grind of it all.  That's the best part of family vacations, especially as we all grow older and move away and have children of our own - taking the time to come together, for one week to celebrate family.  That's what it's all about.  Building the family memory bank one vacation at a time. :)



The week was extra special because of our May festivities - not only was it recently Naomi's first birthday & Mother's Day, but we had the delight to celebrate Gramama's 60th birthday the first night there.  We called it Gramama's birthday week, and her boys made sure to remind her of it.  I think she had the most fun of all. ;)
Bocce ball, frisbee golf, kayakin, state park trips, motorcycle rides with sweet Unkie T - we did it all!  Of course the festivities continued in the kitchen - grillin out just about every night and then the highly anticipated low country boil served on the porch as the sun went down - in rocking chairs, might I add.  Oh my, I want to be back!  We all felt the same way about leaving, and lucky for us, we were able to extend our stay through Memorial Day.  Three more days together under one roof - and proud to say that we survived!! Haha, and we'd do it all again in a heartbeat! ;)

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.  It was a great family treat, and we are already planning the next one.  I hope you and your loved ones get the opportunity to plan a trip together this summer or sometime soon.  "When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses." xoxo

Why would you take your kids to a music festival?!

Well, if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that, but my question right back at ya is this: Why not??? Many critics believe that a music fest is no place for children because of adults behaving irresponsibly, to say the least.  But I have to disagree.  A music festival is just that - a place where music lovers of every age can come together and have a great time - responsibly - with each other.  At least that is what it's all about for me, anyways.  I agree that there are many folks out there who let it all hang out and check their responsibilities at the door, and that's all good!  Been there, done that, but we are in a different stage of our lives, and we want Naomi to experience life with us - activities and adventures that we enjoy and want her to enjoy with us along the way.

Rock on, Hangout!

A festival experience is like no other.  The energy alone is contagious - everyone is there to have a wonderful time, meet new, kind souls and smiling faces with similar interests, and of course, to see their favorite bands all in one place.  We've thoroughly enjoyed the scene before and after baby.  Before, we enjoyed having the opportunity to bring along bikes, hike without a lot of gear, and enjoyed not having to worry about 3 solid meals a day (haha).  After baby, we still enjoy being able to see live music with our smallest little love, yet we do things slightly different than before!  I wouldn't change it for the world!!
We took the littlest Lee to Hangout Fest - Gulf Shores, AL (May 20-22, 2011) for her first ever festie.  She is a natural and loved every second of it, and we will certainly be back next year with our little one in tow.


Hangout Fest is located directly on the beach, and with us living 20 minutes from the beach here in GA, we knew it was a good one to start with.  Omi is a beach baby - she LOVES the water, sand, and sun, so naturally, she had a wonderful time.  She is also an "easy baby," and I have said that more than once with all sincerity.  She laughs and smiles more often than not - a true delight to be around. I suppose that if she were on the crankier side, we would have thought twice about bringing her or would've planned a little differently.

View from top of the sand mound. 

Speaking of planning, A LOT went in to making sure this festival went off without a hitch.  Lots of snacks, drinks, baby carriers, coolers, sunscreen, hats, etc - typical baby stuff that doesn't need to be left behind!  The biggest necessity (that I hope no one would forget) is ear protection.  Children's ears are much more sensitive than ours to loud sounds, and it is a disservice to not provide protection for them.  You wouldn't let your child in the sun without sunscreen, so it's the same concept with loud music/sounds to me.  We took earmuffs and waterproof kids earplugs...so glad we picked up the earplugs!! The muffs were just too big, even though they're kids sized, so the plugs worked really well!  She didn't like them being inserted because it literally suctions to your ear, but once I got them in, she was fine with it.  I'm hoping the earmuffs will fit a little better next year.  They are just too heavy right now.

Note the Kelty Kids backpack on left (a must have for any Dad), and her beach tent! 

Family fun and great tunes at the beach. What's not to love?! (**note earplugs!)

Another definite perk to Hangout was the ability to go back to the hotel whenever needed and have a cool room, warm, comfortable bed, and free breakfast (not to mention the pool). We also made sure to pay a little extra for closer parking to the venue which was worth double the money now that I look back on it.  We were able to leave the festival grounds as often as we wanted, and we made frequent pit-stops to the car throughout the day for extra supplies and to drop things off that we didn't need. The stroller stayed in the car until night-fall due to it's bulkiness in size and the difficulty level of pushing it through sand.  It was definitely a necessity for the night time shows.  She had a comfortable, safe, familiar spot to lay down right next to Mama and Deddy.  She was set!

The BEST part of waking up was having her there with us!

Not only was Hangout a "child-friendly" event (meaning kids 10 and under were free - lots of fests are not this lenient), but they had friendly and responsible staff members on site at the kids stage helping children build sandcastles and play in the sand.  A 15-20 foot mound of sand was the highlight of the trip for any child, and Hangout provided sand buckets and shovels to boot!  I was ecstatic to see one of my favorites, Railroad Earth, play the kids stage while simultaneously playing with my daughter.  Nothing beats that happiness and joy.  Now THAT was the highlight of the trip for me.

Believe it or not, she climbed it all by her big self! :)

I met a wonderful new friend during this time who came with her two kids (ages 2 and 4), and her brother's family too.  All the way from Missouri!

Railroad Earth - a special treat in the sand

Below, I've made a quick list of pros and cons to taking kids to festivals.  This was our first and certainly won't be our last!  Happy festival season, yall!

Pros:
-we get to take our kid! :)
- baby carriers ROCK.
- close parking
- great bands ROCK
- culture and kind folks are in abundance!
- hotel or camping, we havent camped with Omi yet, but the packnplay would be a necessity then
- no out-of-the-way drop-offs to grandparents' house
- kids get in free
- friendly, helpful, and courteous staff members
- security was more than accommodating (allowed us to bring in PACKED cooler)
- free water fountains
- accessibility to VIP bathrooms - this wouldn't have happened without her there, that's for sure! :)

Opening song, and she was out

Cons:
- unkind, simply rude people.

Allow me to elaborate: We got a few unkind glares, and a few people felt the need to speak unkindly to us.  95% of the folks were kind-hearted and shot smiles...we were even applauded by a staffer for ear protection and by another man there with his pregnant wife during Warren Haynes' unbelievable set with Grace Potter.  The expecting couple loved seeing Omi there having a blast playing in the sand - they, too, want to continue to enjoy festivals - with their growing family. But there is the 5% that wanted to voice their disapproval.  We did hear: "She's out too late," (when she was asleep in her stroller - yeah) or the popular "Why would you bring your kid to a music fest?"  But we also heard a lot of "Awe..I miss my kids!"  And, like I said before, "Why not bring them?"  She goes where we go, and we don't party like the rest of those fools who can't remember what band they saw when.  It is a music festival for all ages.  Sure, we could've had a blast like it was our honeymoon again without her there, but we chose to bring her on purpose!  Haha.  Really though, I felt an explanation was needed. Unfortunately, there are buffoons there who like to cause a raucous, but those fools are everywhere - college and pro sporting events, large cities, small cities, the airport, the neighborhood behind you. I mean, really.  Parents are responsible for their children and their safety.  Take cues from your kid- if she had had enough, she would have let us know, and we would have left in a heartbeat. But she was great and had a blast! Bluntly, judgmental and "concerned" people need to take a hike!  Music fests, with or without the kids, are enjoyable, but I had a much better time experiencing it with the littlest Lee, who safe to say, had the best time of all!

Naomi's first WP show - asleep! She wore herself out in the sand!