An Island Girl
For 6 months, when people asked me where I lived, I was able to say, "On the island."
I loved that.
I've always been such a beach girl. Not really sure how that happened, since I grew up in Pittsburgh.
But, put me on the sand and let me see those waves crashing in and time slows down for me.
I relax.
We spent our first night in our new house last night and it was LOUD.
You would probably laugh at me for saying that if you came to my neighborhood. We live far out from "town."
And I put town in quotes because it's a small town.
It's a quiet family neighborhood.
But, there are people around. Dogs bark. Child yell(who aren't mine). Cars drive past. There's no ocean breeze.
I heard the boys were awake and I went up to check on them. Bear was standing at his window and asked me, "Where did it go, Mommy? The ocean. Where is it?"
Ahhh, buddy, I know, I know.
I never thought we'd get to live right on the beach, so I am going to stop whining and just be glad that we were able to for a little while....
But, I still miss it.
I loved that.
I've always been such a beach girl. Not really sure how that happened, since I grew up in Pittsburgh.
But, put me on the sand and let me see those waves crashing in and time slows down for me.
I relax.
We spent our first night in our new house last night and it was LOUD.
You would probably laugh at me for saying that if you came to my neighborhood. We live far out from "town."
And I put town in quotes because it's a small town.
It's a quiet family neighborhood.
But, there are people around. Dogs bark. Child yell(who aren't mine). Cars drive past. There's no ocean breeze.
I heard the boys were awake and I went up to check on them. Bear was standing at his window and asked me, "Where did it go, Mommy? The ocean. Where is it?"
Ahhh, buddy, I know, I know.
I never thought we'd get to live right on the beach, so I am going to stop whining and just be glad that we were able to for a little while....
But, I still miss it. Today is the last day of the semi-final round for the Baby Idol contest. The top 25 move on to the finals tomorrow. One vote per computer every 24 hours. Please help me and vote for Mason HERE.
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posted by Shell at
11:04 AM
47 Comments:
Aww, this made me choke up a little...
I hope you and your boys can find something else to make you feel the way the ocean did...
maybe it'll pull you back...you never know!
Aw, poor guy. I'd be wondering where the ocean was too.
It was the opposite for us. We moved from the DC Metro area to NW Arkansas where the " biggest" airport around is in the middle of a cow pasture! But for us, we welcomed the quiet. You'll get used to the noise soon, I bet. Hope the move went smoothly!
Aww, your little one. I know I would miss the ocean. Hope things go well and you all get accustomed to you new home. Take care.
I would miss the ocean too. We now live in the woods which is great watching the wildlife play
Oh that would have broke my heart having him ask where it went. :( Maybe one day you'll get back to it...I hope to live near the ocean one day too!
Man, beach front home. I just don't know if I could give that up...hope the new place grows on you, though. It's hard living up to a beach house.
Bright side... you won't miss it during hurricane season. I always feel bad for the people on our island because they close the causeway and they either get out while the gettin' is good or they're stuck with taking their chances.
Okay, off to vote. I've been trying to remember everyday... I hope he wins! :)
Maybe someday you'll have it back.... powerball here I come ;-)
What a huge transition to go through! I hope one day life brings you back to the ocean!
Oh. This made me sad for you. On a happy note, I voted for Mason again!
I would miss the sound of the ocean too.
i voted for mason!!
my hubby buying me the just dance wii game so i can particapate in your just dance meme i cant wait!!!
I see quite a few beach trips in your future this summer!! You know what sounds I *don't* miss from my childhood? Animal noises. We lived across the highway from a ZOO, and those animals were LOUD! ;-)
I'm okay with you whining. I know I would be. Bear is too cute!!
I just voted! Good luck!
Bear is so cute. I don't blame you all for missing the ocean. It would be hard to leave.
Oh, that is sad. Amazing how we know who we are, isn't it? You are an island girl
Awwww, so bittersweet!
Change can be hard! hope you're little guy adjusts soon! Thanks for helping me celebrate my SITS day on Monday!
I am sure it will be a transition...but just think you might get some interesting posts about the moms you meet in the neighborhood! LOL!
Hope Mason gets to the next round...just voted.
What a change! I couldn't imagine living at by the Ocean with all those fabulous sounds everyday!
Now what are you going to say when people ask where you live?
=( just a sad face because I am a beach lover even though I don't live on the beach it is close and I love it
aww, I am sorry. I can imagine how hard it is to leave the beach. I would miss it too
I completely understand the beach thing. I have never lived right on it, but I remember how calming it was. When I lived in Hawaii (as a teenager) I often snuck off to the beach to get away from teenage stresses.
I understand what you mean. Even though I've never lived near the ocean (I'm a moutain girl :) I absolutely love it. The beautiful rore of the tides can totally put you to sleep. You make me miss it for you! :)
Good luck in your new house and Good luck to cutie pie! :)
I love the beach too, somehow, since I'm from Upstate NY and "beach" isn't in the vocab. I am going on Memorial Day weekend, for the first time in 3 years that I've lived in NC. Crazy.. Not sure WHICH beach, but probably Wilmington. Do you have a suggestion other than that one? I'm coming from Raleigh so nothing TOO to far of a drive.
For real? You were living on the beach? Oh girl, there is nothing like it. Congratulations on your new home. And I am sorry you had to leave your island.
I am a Florida girl who has fallen asleep many a night to the pulse of the water's tides. It is the most soothing, glorious sound in the world and it constantly, constantly beckons to me. When I am away from our beloved gulf, I have my sound machine with my pretend waves.
And by the way, pray for our beautiful Gulf. Pray for the creatures of the sea that this oil can somehow be contained before it harms too many.
Sounds like Bear is going to take after his Mama...so cute!
Living by the beach is the best...once you've done it, you always want to go back. We were just talking today about getting a condo eventually (after I go back to work...yuck)! I need to be back there!!!
BTW...have you ever read this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Sea-Anne-Morrow-Lindbergh/dp/0679406832/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272849240&sr=8-1
You only really "get it" if you've lived at the beach...
Wow. What a treat to have been able to live on oceanfront property for awhile. I bet your children are going to love all of their new friends though. I can't wait to find out if Mason moves on.
Poor Bear! You can still go to the beach, right? But living right on it is so much better! No packing. You can just open the door and go.
I think it's the lack of good beaches that make Pittsburghers love them so much! I absolutely love the sand and waves.
I would miss it too.
Talking about it being loud...When I moved to Reno it took me forever to get use to the "loud" I had always lived in the country...there's no country in Reno!
I voted for the baby!!
Hang in there! Neighborhoods can be a good thing! Not as fun as being on the beach but good! Are there lots of kids? Hope so!
I bet it does feel loud! Some nights I wonder why the heck parents buy kids the nosiest car on the lot...and then let them drive them down the street...frustrating!
awww bear! too sweet! does he have a seashell maybe he could at least hear the ocean lol!
p.s. that contest is rigged if cub doesnt win lol!
Aww.
I'd definately miss living on the beach too.
Poor little guy. At least it isnt too far away.
I love the see too, although I am not a great swimmer!
You've won an award from me, hope you like it!
Yikes! Totally new sounds to get used to! It'll all grow on you, I hope!
Oh babe, hang in there. My house was loud last night too. And hot. It's freakin' humid as hell here on the east coast. WTF...???? And get this, may be moving, again. We are soooo soul sisters!
Alex aka Ma
Im an Island girl too..my house isnt right on the beach but a few blocks away..I need to have the salt air in my lungs..its been that way forever...give me the beach over the mountains any day...I know what you mean by "noise"...when we spend time at others homes..what seems to be quiet to them is like city streets to us...I hope you enjoy your new place..it will have its own delights , Im sure..!
about that Ocean....
interesting that I would read your comment on day one on my ocean. its only a temporary ocean but I too will be thankful for my time on it...no matter how brief.
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I hope you enjoy your new home as much as your old one.
Oh I hear him, the ocean is a hard thing to forget when it's lullabyed you to sleep for quite a bit. Hope the new fun memories of this house start flooding in soon :)
Life is full of trade offs. I'd live on the beach if we didn't have to live in the desert. Very bittersweet.
Mary
Very true. You are blessed you had the opportunity! I would love it!
Found you on Pixie Dreams blog. I can relate to this post. I grew up on an Island and now I'm well over an hour away from the closest beach. :(
FourthGradeNothing.com
Ahhhh pittsburgh is where I am now and the beach sound like complete heaven!!!!
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