Lmao, the "he seems to be casting a spell of some kind," got me laughing.
I agree with you that we need to be very careful when we are around our little ones, cause they learn faster from our actions.
And it's also a good thing to take a break from everything, just breathe and enjoy the moment and I think the beach is just perfect for it. I've missed reading your post and I am glad I read this today.