I came to the beach hoping for a break. I left with something better: a new identity. Playful. Resilient. Present. Forever changed by one small person and one big ocean.
And Nuki Nuki? Days later, at home in the bathtub, they looked up at me and said: “Mama… beach?” beach mama and my nuki nuki summer vacation m new
Soon, my love. Soon.
Here’s what I learned:
If you’re wondering what “Nuki Nuki” means — honestly, it started as gibberish. A bedtime coo. A nonsense rhyme that stuck. Now, it’s our secret language for comfort, play, and summer sun. And this year, packed our bags, kissed routine goodbye, and headed to the shore for a summer vacation that would change us both. I came to the beach hoping for a break
The beach is a great equalizer. You can’t control the tide. You can’t schedule the waves. And you certainly can’t keep sand out of every crevice. But what you can do is show up, sunscreen slathered, snacks packed, and heart open. Resilient