We just returned from the most amazing vacation to Praia do Forte, in Bahia, Brazil. We stayed at the Iberostar, and what I wouldn't give to be back there right now. We normally wouldn't peg ourselves as all inclusive travel people, but having a kid changes everything and on this trip we were all about the conveniences. It probably won't be like this forever, but man was it nice to just relax and not have to plan ANYTHING.
We started bright and early on Saturday, leaving our place at 4:30 to catch our flight. Tae hasn't been the best of sleepers lately so I thought it would work out with the early wake up. Turns out he wanted to sleep in and didn't wake up at all, I had to get him up and transfer him into his carseat and he was not happy. Karma kid, that's how mama feels when you wake me up! ;P
The trip there was uneventful, we arrived early so our room wasn't ready, but it was totally okay since we had our magic wristbands we had full access to everything. We hung out while Tae napped at the bar and started training our stomachs for the rest of the week.
We spent most of the week just relaxing and playing in the pool (oh and eating). We soaked in every second with our little guy, even if he was being fussy and not his normal happy self. He loved the pool, but particularly liked crawling around the edge of the pool which made us on full alert.
In the (early) mornings and evenings we would take long walks, either on the resort grounds or on the beach. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Tae loves to be outside so he was in heaven. We even found a playground that he loved. Every single time we passed it he would pop his little head out from his stroller and start rocking.
We have a beach baby on our hands. This kid loves the sand and the ocean. He will sit and be still and just stare at the waves. We didn't get in the ocean because there were so many pools to choose from, but we definitely enjoyed the sights and sounds.
Our days pretty much consisted of playing at the pool. Tae would crawl around the side and pull himself up and down a million times on the lounge chairs. He was so proud of himself and would turn to us for approval. Seriously, melt my heart. This kid has so much joy and shares his smiles freely.
Unfortunately Tae ended up taking a spill on one of his million pull ups on the lounge chair. It was so sad, he screamed and screamed. Mostly, I think he just scared himself. He did have a pretty good scrape the next day to prove it.
From the mama's point of view, I was so shaken up. Talk about heartbreak. This is one of the first times he has gotten "hurt" and man did I feel horrible. In that moment my Portuguese left my brain and the tears and ugly cry face started. I pulled myself together, and realize that he will fall again, now I am more prepared. :)
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