Helmets. Check!

Adjustment is a term any new parent should get familiar with. Ashleigh and I are good at enough but if there is one thing that we are great at, it's squeezing every last second out of a vacation day. The last time we were in SC was 10 years ago. We walked the shore line of Myrtle Beach just after Ash graduated High School. Fast forward to present day and we're walking a SC shore once again, only this time we're each holding the hand of our one year old blessing.

We knew that this vacation wasn't going to be like previous ones. But we also knew that we would make the necessary adjustments. This trip is where we begin to splice our old modus operandi with our new one. Whether it's an international city or a beach in the low country the goal is always the same. Immerse yourself in to the culture as best as you can using all five of your senses (especially taste), all while having an unforgettable time and not letting your head hit your pillow without a thought of accomplishment floating through your mind as you pass into your dream world.

Today was no different, we get a little later start than we used to but the ideal time to start our adventure is after Pierce's first nap. We checked out our bikes and strapped Pierce in to his baby seat with a five point harness and helmet. A mile later, we were pushing our pedals along the sandy shorelines, watching children play in the early tide and older couples turn the pages of number one best sellers. We soaked it all in for a couple of miles before turning on Lighthouse Rd. Pierce was grabbing at my shirt and making sounds of contentment, this continued for the remaining four miles before we locked up our cycles and grabbed a bite to eat.

The three of us walked down the pier and enjoyed the view that it offered as well as the lighthouse which was the catalyst for this particular bike path. The 2pm nap time approached, so we saddled up and Pierce zonked out. Six miles later we turned in our bikes and headed for the beach. After changing into the appropriate attire, it wasn't long before we were the ones playing in the surf.

Maximizing a day's potential should always be a high priority but as long as you can say you had a good time, "who gives a rip?"