Last week, we packed up (Two 50-lb suitcases, a pack-n-play, car seat, stroller and multiple carry-ons) the whole clan for a trip to Naples, FL for the last only-child vacation with Abby.
Traveling was relatively easy since we had plenty of snacks, books and a fully-charged DVD player. Upon arrival to Florida where we happily shed our winter coats and hats, we enjoyed family time at our resort's heated pools, a lazy river, a playground with a sandbox, the beach and of course, multiple fattening meals. We even managed to find a gigantic outdoor mall about a mile from our hotel where we had fun at a children's covered play area, ice cream shops, many restaurants and the largest Super Target I have ever seen.
It wasn't the most relaxing vacation ever - after all, we did share a room with Abby and were at the mercy of her nap and bed times, and meals were not the most pleasant after she realized that every dish came with french fries that we wouldn't always give her. But the time we spent together as a family was really special and I know Abby had a great time.
Upon our arrival back in NY, Abby developed a cold (not so surprising after touching everything in the hotel room and airplane) but I think she was happy to be home with Sadie and in her own crib. Well, at least I was happy about that!
It's strange to think that the next time we travel together as a family, it will be with Abby's baby brother, which will no doubt add a whole new dimension to the meaning of "vacation" and "family time." But for now, we are enjoying our last few weeks as a family of 3 and trying to spend as much time with the Abster as possible before life gets more hectic!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
A First in 2010
Happy New Year!
We said goodbye to 2009 and welcomed 2010 with our friends Lauren & Dan in Bethany Beach, Delaware. It wasn't exactly beach weather, but it was nice to get away for a few days and Abby had a great time with her friends Sammi and Jordan. And did I mention she is still paci-free??? It's very exciting!
Last night was a very big first for Abby....while running around naked after her bath, we suggested that she sit on the potty and she actually made a pee-pee! We were just as (if not more) surprised than she was! We have been gently asking her if she wants to sit on the regular potty for a while now and she sits but never does anything, so last night she went in the potty seat that sits on the ground. Hey, whatever works, right! While I don't think this is the official start of potty training, I am excited that there could be a light at the end of this particular diaper-changing tunnel....
Next up is the chocolate ice cream cone I promised her if she poops on the potty. It worked for the paci, so ya never know!
We said goodbye to 2009 and welcomed 2010 with our friends Lauren & Dan in Bethany Beach, Delaware. It wasn't exactly beach weather, but it was nice to get away for a few days and Abby had a great time with her friends Sammi and Jordan. And did I mention she is still paci-free??? It's very exciting!
Last night was a very big first for Abby....while running around naked after her bath, we suggested that she sit on the potty and she actually made a pee-pee! We were just as (if not more) surprised than she was! We have been gently asking her if she wants to sit on the regular potty for a while now and she sits but never does anything, so last night she went in the potty seat that sits on the ground. Hey, whatever works, right! While I don't think this is the official start of potty training, I am excited that there could be a light at the end of this particular diaper-changing tunnel....
Next up is the chocolate ice cream cone I promised her if she poops on the potty. It worked for the paci, so ya never know!
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