We Made It!

First McDonald's :)

Well, I know you are wondering and I think I was pretty great on the airplane. I fell asleep on for about 30 minutes on the first flight (1.5 hours) and then spent 45 minutes eating, getting changed, and a little walking in the airport before boarding my 9 hour flight. I was awake (and Mommy says cranky) for the first 3-4 hours... then had a restless sleep for ~4 hours and finally was happy and playing/ reading with Mommy for about the last hour of our adventure. They gave Mommy a great seat with plenty of leg room and offered a bassinet (that hangs on the wall) for me to sleep in. Much to Mommy's dismay, she put me in it and I sat straight up to see what was going on. I was sooooo afraid I was missing out on something. The remainder of my 'sleep' was on her lap and I shouted out about every half hour to make sure she was still there.


Oh, and do not worry, Mommy got a cart and handled the luggage like a champion... for those of you wondering how - she pushed the cart (due to its crazy maneuvering) and pulled me in the stroller :) I liked this "new perspective" on all the people in the airport! Daddy met us at the exit door and not only took over the cart, but gave us both hugs and kisses and gave Mommy flowers. We are lucky gals!!


I did everything I could to stay awake and talk to people at the airport while Mommy got something to eat (I occupied her on the plane and she didn't get a chance to eat there). Once the luggage was situated and car seat properly installed, I protested as I went in, but was fast asleep before we left the car park and had a great nap all the way home.


Then came night... I had a lot of trouble sleeping and had Mommy up at every hour settling me back down. Finally at 2:30 we got up and played for a while, shared some cheetos with Daisy (she loved this) and then had some milk and went back to bed just before 5. Regrettably Mommy had to wake me up at 10 to put me down for a nap at 12, and we both slept until 3 p.m. She then worked very hard to keep me up running errands and bathed me with hopes of a better night. I let you know next week how long infant jet-lag lasts!

My Uncle Chad has lots of toys he Really wants to share with me!
Mommy spoiled my fun and road with on the 4-wheeler (she only let us go across the street and back at like 4 mph!)

Our last week at home was nice and mostly spent with family. My Grandpa's funeral was on Wednesday and time was spent with family on both ends. Thurs/ Fri was spent with some retail therapy and Mommy finishing her list of wants/ needs before we jetted back home to the UK. Unfortunately, very little of it fit in our luggage and Nana Olstad says she is mailing 6 boxes! (Well, she did help create the piles that went in them) Oh it will feel like Christmas :)


That is it on this end of things. We hope to get our sleep sorted. Get the house cleaned and majorly baby proofed. I learned so much while we were away, Mommy says she is getting a crash course in baby safety with no gentle introduction.

Proof that I can be happy when Papa has me

Cheetos are the best! I love all the flavors :) I am now a hater of baby food and think this independent feeding things is definitely the way to go. A world of food opportunities awaits!


Oh, by the way, Daisy LOVES me (like I was worried). She still loves to give me kisses but is extra excited that I share food now. She also tolerates me for a while before she walks away, or gets on the couch (out of reach). I can't wait to take her for a walk with Mommy and Daddy!


Video: clapping and waving before I find something more interesting :)