Mama had spent the whole week planning: folding tiny outfits, checking sunscreen labels, and making sure Bea’s favourite plush bear—Grizzly—was safely packed.

Bea giggled as she rolled on her tummy, eyes locked on her daisy-print swimsuit. Beside her, the woven shoes sat neatly next to the matching swim bonnet, waiting for their seaside debut. Her sippy cup and tiny utensils were ready for sandy snacks and beachside picnics.

The trip hadn’t even begun, but the holiday mood? Oh, it was already in full bloom.