To take us all out to the beach...

[slatternlymother]

Even though it's pissing it down? I'll wrap up DS (2) and if it's terrible we can duck into the cafe. I just can't spend anymore time indoors! We're all getting cabin fever.

Am I a horrible mum?

[FrustratedSycamoreSnowflake]

Definately not a terrible mum, go to the beach

[slatternlymother]

I mean it is HAMMERING it down. Even DH is looking doubtful and edging back towards to Sky remote...

[slatternlymother]

It's getting worse. Oh God, what can I do with a frustrated 2yo? Worth stalling him up in willies and going puddle jumping in the back garden?

[slatternlymother]

wellies ahem

[YDdraigGoch]

I LOVE the beach in bad weather, but alas, no longer live near enough.

[catgirl1976geesealaying]

They won't melt if they get wet

I've just taken DS (13 months) for a walk down the front and it's pissing down here too

Was nice to get some fresh air! YANBU

[MammaTJ]

Wrap up, go out, get soaked, come home to warm showers and hot chocolate!!

[FrustratedSycamoreSnowflake]

Do you all (or at least ds) have waterproof trousers/coats/wellys. If you do then go for it.

[FrustratedSycamoreSnowflake]

And a warm blanket for the car on the way back.

[GrimmaTheNome]

There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.

Get him in his wellies and waterproofs and go! I'd love to have a beach close enough, I grew up by the sea and Boxing day beach/prom walk (depending on tide) was a tradition.

We had a walk along the river this morning, cafe in the park was open, lots of doggy people sharing the two outdoor tables, just the job. (not raining here though)

[MariahScarey]

Put him in the bath with all your kitchen utensils

[GrimmaTheNome]

Put him in the bath with all your kitchen utensils

All of them? Could lead to prize for oddest reason for trip to A&E!

[MariahScarey]

Lol.

[Lostgirl27]

Get wrapped up and get to the beach! I love the beach when the weather is crap, as does DS.

[Garnier]

go to the beach. If he is really wrapped up with wet weather gear then no problem.

We are always at the beach, rain or shine

[freddiefrog]

It's pissing down here as well, and blowing a gale so we're staying put

We had planned to go down to the beach on the new bikes and scooters so I could play with my Christmas present (swanky camera) but the level of moaning and whinging won't make it an enjoyable experience for anyone.

It's awful out there today

[Wallace]

Go to the beach!

Your reward will be when you get home and have a tired child and you can get dry and warm again :)

[Meglet]

Yanbu. We've been, nearly got blown away, got wet and now we're home, warm and about to eat left over Xmas dinner.

[slatternlymother]

I'm back. We nearly got blown away, DS tried jumping in and we are all drenched but it was lovely! DS has a big puffy waterproof all in one, so he was fine. DH tried to teach him how to skip stones, but DS ran off, came back with a rock and dropped it on DH's toe. snigger

Oh, and it's stopped raining as we got in the door!

[Wallace]

Sounds great fun

Well done, and I bet you feel better for it!