So here’s something I’ve just realised, which probably others worked out long ago, but just in case you haven’t...

Yesterday I took the girls to the beach and I definitely got the impression that Meg was less comfortable than usual. She still enjoyed herself, being the Megastar she is, but she seemed to find it more of an effort and I ended up carrying her back to the car. I couldn’t understand what was different as we’ve been plenty of times before. 

Today, I’ve realised what i think it was. I always check the tide times before we go because the beach gets cut off at high tide, but beyond that I’ve never worried whether the tide was coming in or going out. Yesterday, it was coming in, and it was also really windy, which meant the sand was powdery and soft. In the past, we’ve usually happened to go when the tide was going out, so the sand is still hard and wet where the water has been. This makes it MUCH easier for Meg to walk on. 

So, in future, I will make sure to time our trips for when the tide is on it’s way out and I think that should sort it. Just thought I’d pass this on. 

Meg, Clare and Elsie Pie xxx