We went back to Hot Springs for Memorial Day weekend. The ride was tough both ways. O is just really over her car seat after about 2 hours these days, so that last hour and a half is a constant mix of whining, crying, fit throwing, and trying to break free. I've tried everything. We try to leave right before nap time so that usually gives us a quiet hour and a half. I try feeding her--the girl loves to eat, but even this doesn't buy us more than 15 happy minutes. We turn the DVD player on and let her watch Olivia the Pig--not even that theme song makes her happy these days. Books, cell phone games, singing, you name it--no dice. So we all suffer through and the ride seems more like 6 hours. That said, she loved every second from arrival to loading up for the trip home. She loves riding the trike that CC got her just for the lake house. (Lila got a matching one, in case there was any doubt.) She loves the pool. She loves the boat. She loves seeing Lila and Sarah and Rah Rah. She loves Bubba. She loves CC. And she loves being spoiled by them both. She especially loves that they don't make her follow Mommy and Daddy's rules. She's pretty much the boss.
Brandi and Fuller came and stayed one night with us. I'm glad we got a little extended time with them before they pick up and move to Florida! The beach life is going to be tough on them I'm certain. On the way to meet us, Bran said she asked FJ if he was going to be sweet to Baby O (she may never outgrow that name!). His response-- "Of course, Mom! She's always been very nice to me."
Chillin' in their chairs. Such big girls!
Stinkpot.
Couple of characters.
O wanted to do everything FJ did.
Always wants to be in the driver's seat, but it's usually Bub's lap.
CC and Bub traded sick days while we were there--this day the bug struck him so Colin took over the driving duties.
Made it home, and smiling again.
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