This morning we packed up and headed for home around 9:45. The weekend went by way too fast, but I'm so glad we got to spend time in Iowa and enjoy family. I never feel like there's enough time though, no matter how much time I spend there. There are always friends I'd like to see and get to spend time with, but it just goes by so fast and I want my family to get tons of Daniel time.
As I was packing, I could hear Daniel upstairs giggling and it made the tears well up knowing that we would have to leave soon. He had a blast with everyone. He is just such a people person and will play with anyone who wants to play with him. I did okay saying goodbye though and since I was having a fight with the car seat straps it distracted me from crying.
There was definitely more traffic going home today which I expected. We still made good time though. We only stopped once. It did Daniel some good to get out of the car a stetch too. He did an excellent job in the car again though. He got a bit fussy the last 45 minutes or so. I figured he would go down for a short nap when we got home since he fell asleep in Cedar Rapids and was awake by the time we crossed the border.
We got home and unpacked. Plus opened a couple of packages we found on our porch. More presents for the little guy! He never ended up laying down. That boy was wound for sound. He was tearing around the house and cracking up at EVERYTHING. We were dying with laughter. He was walking tons and fell and bonked his head twice, but barely cried and then would be laughing again. I even noticed that he had a bump later, but it apparently didn't bother him. Then he tried to run to Daddy and face planted into the carpet. It still didn't get him down! Finally around 7 he fell again and that was that. He was upset and needed comfort. Once he fell asleep he was totally out. Hopefully he'll get a good night's rest.
Tomorrow it's back to the Y. Hopefully there aren't a million kids since all these parents probably pigged out all weekend and will need to workout. Ha ha!
I put away my fall stuff tonight and I'm hoping to get out some Christmas stuff tomorrow. I can't get it all out this year since a lot of it usually sits down lower and Daniel has LONG arms. The mantel and walls may be the only things decorated. I've also decided I'm taking the plunge. I've been leary of putting up the Christmas tree, but I'm gonna do it. I can't do Christmas without a tree! I'll just put the breakable stuff up higher and find string to hang the stuff I usually use hooks for! YAY for Christmas spirit!
Can't believe your little guy is walking and running. Wow! Glad you had such a good trip.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, you need a tree. They have to learn some time what they can and can't touch. Enjoy decorating.