I'm adding a slide show to the side of all of our Christmas pictures. I'll have to get more from my parent's camera and Andy and Sarah's camera because they have great ones of Christmas Eve and the cousins.
We had a really good and eventful trip. It started out stressful because when we got to the airport 4 hours early, they did not know if they would have a seat for us. We learned that flying the 23rd is not the best because even if bad weather hits the day before, there are a ton of people trying to get home for Christmas. We got on the plane 20 minutes before departure and breathed a sigh of relief. They informed us that the plane was 20 people overbooked. Whew!
Paul stayed for 5 days and we fit in 4 Christmases, three different houses, lots of driving in the Fredman van, a 24 hr. flu and the start of three colds :). It was really fun to see family and especially to share Oliver with everyone. Last Christmas when we were expecting him there was so much hope and anticipation. This year we got to enjoy him and watch everyone else enjoy him.
I stayed for 5 more days and enjoyed relaxing and recouping in Pillager, seeing my college friends for a baby shower, shopping, going to a movie, spending time with Peter, Amy, Dad and Mom, and sleeping in. When I flew out again I was looking forward to the time at the airport and flying with Oliver because I hardly got to see him for those 5 days! Mom and Amy took care of all the diaper changes, baths and oatmeal feedings and Dad took care of the early mornings! (I had good intentions of waking up but Dad always beat me to it.)
The trip back went really well. It helps that I have done it by myself three times now, and that I now have the right equipment (Dad and Mom gave me luggage for Christmas). Also, people in the airport are so helpful. Oliver flies really well and when there are people to look at he is happy even if he's tired. We sat next to lady from TN on our way back and Oliver was smitten with her accent. Everything she said made him smile. She said "When I have kids some day, I sure hope they like me as much as he does!"
It was hard to come back here again, but it feels good to get back into our regular routine. On Sunday a sharp little tooth came through and next week is Oliver's 6 months appointment. We'll see how big he is now and how many more teeth are waiting to pop through!
2 comments:
I am so glad you had such a lovely Christmas! Isn't it so nice to go home and see everyone! Bittersweet because we know the time will end.
Sounds like your family had a great time in their roles as 'Grandpa' 'Grandma' 'Aunt/Uncle'!!
Bittersweet is such a good word for it Leah!! I feel like the whole last two days of being home I am fighting back tears, but I just try to remember that I will have time to cry once I get back to PA:)!
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