Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Weekend Recap

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First off, 09/02/08 aka The Trip That Would Not End didn’t happen.  We will never speak of that day again.  Second, if you have a 5 week old constantly nursing baby and an active 2 year old and you are considering a car trip that would normally be 8 1/2 or 9 hours – don’t.  ‘Nuff said.

Moving on.

Being home (notice I didn’t say getting home) was fabulous.  Even with the loss of routine, a bazillion new faces, copious amounts of sugar (thanks Uncle Mike), sleep disruptions, and constant overstimulation, the girls were amazing.  We made it to Ohio around 7pm on Friday evening and stayed until Saturday evening.  I didn’t hook up with any of the friends I would have liked to have seen but it was quite nice having some quiet time with my family.

Aunt Rusty could hardly wait to get her hands on Tessa and see Sabrina.

We call Uncle Mike the baby whisperer…and he charms the slightly older crowd with unmonitored amounts of sugar.

Grandma Frieda with Tessa, me, Aunt Rusty with Sabrina, Uncle Mike (my  nephew Ricky must have already left):

They built a water park in the town my step mom lives in so we walked down to take a look.  Sabrina wasn’t impressed.

In PA, we visited with friends (and I took no photos) and family.  Again, it was a really nice visit.  Our niece and nephew were also in town for a visit with Grandma and Pap pap.

Sabrina and Tessa loved hanging out on the king sized bed in the hotel.

I don’t have permission to post a photo of my niece (I obviously don’t care if adults want to be posted) but here she is admiring her new little cousin.

The weather was simply gorgeous all weekend.  We spent out time in PA on the screened in porch.

Men and babies seem to be able to sleep anywhere.

Aunt Lulu and Tessa (Aunt Lulu send us a link to the photos you took this weekend)

Sabrina was obsessed with this little car (she is actually a little obsessed with cars in general).  Steve has declared she must have one.

Enough for today.  Tessa has decided that food must be obtained every 2 hours at the bare minimum and we are apparently pushing that deadline right now.  And Sabrina seems to be on strike from eating anything that isn’t crap so I need to go encourage some eggs into her.  Mommy needs a coffee IV this morning but there is only enough milk in the house for Sabrina’s breakfast.  It feels like Monday.

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15 Comments to

“Weekend Recap”

  1. On September 3rd, 2008 at 8:30 am amy Says:

    Cute pics! Tessa is really studying Uncle Mike! And the men and baby sleeping picture is so funny.

  2. On September 3rd, 2008 at 8:34 am Farrah Says:

    I’m freakin rolling over at the Coffee IV, OMG you are too funny! And a laugh that I needed today…

    Babies cute as evah!!!!!!!!!

  3. On September 3rd, 2008 at 8:46 am Trish Says:

    I have had trips that we will no longer speak of. Our little guy does not travel well. It seems like you had a great time and I am sure the family loved seeing the girls.

    Nice pictures!

  4. On September 3rd, 2008 at 9:11 am Meredith Says:

    Glad you survived!

    Here’s what I wanna know: did you flash the truckers while bending over Tessa’s carseat to breastfeed in the backseat?

    When a screaming baby is strapped in the back of a car on the interstate, all my modesty goes out the window.

  5. On September 3rd, 2008 at 9:38 am Tracey Says:

    Great pictures…love the one in the Tike Car!!!

  6. On September 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 am karen Says:

    The Boy LOVED his car like that. MFH doctored his up with chrome and real mirrors! I agree – it’s a must have for all children!

  7. On September 3rd, 2008 at 10:16 am carla Says:

    funfunfunfunBURGHfun.

    love,
    a woman who could barely FLY with a toddler so she is in total and complete awe of you.

  8. On September 3rd, 2008 at 11:24 am Brenda Says:

    Seriously, with kids that age- if relatives want to see the kids they must visit you.

  9. On September 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm Rhonda Says:

    Amelia has that little car. She loooooves it.

  10. On September 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 pm Soltana Says:

    Too cute!! I used to lean over the carseat too:) I’m glad I’m not the only crazy one:)

    You look great!!

  11. On September 3rd, 2008 at 7:02 pm Bobbi Says:

    I was wondering what post partum drugs you were on to travel like that with two kids…..’nuf said!!

    Tessa is growing up and filling out, and you look GREAT!!! Looks as if the girls were a big hit with all the fam. I love the one of the guys and baby sleeping!!

    Get some rest and enjoy being home.

  12. On September 3rd, 2008 at 8:22 pm Martha Says:

    Welcome back, we missed you. I will need to remember this post when my husband wants to go up north to visit the inlaws- which is a 9 hour trip. Last time was tough = Jamie was only 12 mos old but she managed to do some screaming! (instead of sleeping as we had hoped)

  13. On September 4th, 2008 at 7:03 am melany Says:

    Ooooh – we have done many a similar trip. It really sucks. But, somehow the memory fades and you’ll find yourself packed into your car again sooner than you realize to hit the road again.

    I’m so glad that you had fun once you got there. And I know all the relatives loved getting to see the girls. They look as cute as ever!

  14. On September 4th, 2008 at 2:21 pm erinberry Says:

    Love the “men and babies sleeping” photo 🙂

  15. On September 8th, 2008 at 12:52 am Tera Says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SABRINA!! Great pics, Michelle. Emma is in love with the Cozy Coupe too! She loves getting in and out…hee hee. Take care…love seeing pics of your beautiful girls…such sweet sisters. God bless.

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