Evan and I went down to Florida last Friday-Monday of this week. I was quite nervous to travel with him alone for one reason – that 2-3 hour flight. He is a big guy and does not like to sit still for too long, especially in a cramped space. We – as luck would have it – got the middle seat on the way down. To the left was the hippy and to the right was the grandmother type. The hippy turned out to be a DJ here in Chicago so we talked a bit about vocal trance and the grandmother to the right let E touch her jacket buttons which kept him occupied for awhile. At the end of the trip, the hippy was making faces at Evan and warming up to him. I thanked the grandmother type for being patient and helpful. Evan was super wiped out from the travel and took a nap all the way to Gaga and Papa’s house. Gaga made Evan waffles and sausage for lunch which Evan enjoyed. We then spent some time just watching Evan walk and crawl around as well as play with whatever he could find. He especially liked Gaga’s doilies.
We took it easy for the rest of the day and Evan slept like a champ. His pack and play was butted right against my bed so it was cute waking up to him tugging at my covers and talking. The next day Dad, Papa, and I went golfing and Evan, Mom, and Gaga went to a craft show and out to lunch. Evan was a hit at the craft show waving and saying hi to everyone. He also enjoyed his lunch (and especially the pickles) with Gaga and Mom. When we got back, my godfather and his wife came over to visit and we got Evan to go in the cool pool that Grandma and Grandpa Z bought for him. He was not too sure about it at first, but eventually he got in and loved it.
The next day we met Gaga and Papa at McDonalds for lunch and then we went down to a lake to look at and feed the birds that Grandpa knew Evan would like. We also went to the mall for a quick stop to get Evan some cool clothes and then we went home to just relax and hang out. Evan was busy making finger print marks on Grandma’s coffee table and drooling on the full length mirrors where Evan was busy talking to his new friend.
The flight back was pretty amazing. I sat next to a wonderful woman who played with Evan, held Evan, and helped me during the entire flight. A big thanks to “Barb”.
All in all it was a great trip! Evan and I are trying to adjust to the Chicago winter weather again, but we are all rested and ready to finish out the week.
This morning Evan’s aunt Jule had a baby who she and uncle Dan named Hunter Thomas Ambrose (6lb 9oz born around 3am). I think Hunter looks like Julie – and I look forward to more pictures. We are all excited to meet him and to get to know him. Mommy is excited to teach Hunter all kinds of sweet tricks to make his mom’s life more interesting! Evan will also have fun with another cousin and will surely make family visits more interesting and fun. Thank goodness Julie had her iPhone with her to take this picture! Congratulations Julie and Dan!
