Hayes did surprisingly well traveling. We weren't able to take his pack and play to sleep in for him, so sleeping was a bit of a challenge. He is a pretty wild sleeper, in addition to him having a cold. The first night was pretty rough. I think he had a tummy ache. (Now that I write that, I feel really bad for the little guy a cold, a tummy ache, a new place, a different bed, and travelling all day is a pretty rough combo). The second night was much better. We worked out some issues, I got him some gas drops, covered his chest in baby vicks, and we got him to bed at a more reasonable hour. He was such a trooper. Luckily Kate and Justin said they didn't really hear him much in the night. I was worried they would kick us out after the first night.
On Saturday Sam had to be at the boat show all day, and Kate had to go to work at 12. We got up and ate some breakfast. Justin is always so nice to cook for us. Then we dropped Sam off, got Hayes's essentials and I headed back to the boat show for a little while. The boat that Sam is desperate to buy was there and we LOVED being able to sit in it and see it in real life (instead of just online). He talked to the rep and it seems like he has some stuff in the works to buy it either this year or the beginning of next year. Its quite an extravagate purchase, but for Sam it seems like its essential. For him, a boat is like running, shopping, travelling, and going to the beach all combined. It's his whole life. He really wants to raise our kids with a boat and have them enjoy it the same way he and his dad did, and I couldn't agree more. I think it seems like such a fun family activity and I can see many summers being spent out on the boat. I love that he has something that is so important to him, and that he wants to work so hard for. I wish I had something I was that passionate about. I can't wait to get the boat, I would be lying if I said I wasn't as excited as Sam is. It really is such a fun thing.
The first summer we were married, we had the Marlin (the boat Sam grew up on). Jeff, had given it to us to use, and I think that that was one of the best summers of my life. We went out probably 3 times a week after work. We loved it and it was such a fun thing for us to do together. I can only imagine how much fun our new boat will be. I am excited to make some memories out there.
Ali met me at the boat show and we ran some errands (ok we went to IKEA and the mall, like usual). Ali is such a sweetheart and spent her whole day with me. She is such a big help to me with Hayes and I love to spend time with her. After IKEA, we went to the mall and met up with Kate for her lunch break. All of the girls at her work loved Hayes, and Hayes loved all the attention. He gets so shy, but I think its just an act. He LOVES girls and loves when they tell him he is so cute. He blushes and turns his head into me, but instantly turns back for more. What a funny boy he is!
After shopping we went back and got Sam and got some dinner and headed home. Sunday he had to go back to the show, so we got some breakfast and did a little more shopping while we waited. Kate, Justin and I went to Trader Joes. I am OBSESSED with Trader Joes now! It is literally perfect. Its FULL of flowers, candy, and everything is in cute packaging. I bought flowers, cookies, candy, cookie butter, and fruit and I loved every minute of it. St. George needs to get one!
Gator stayed at my mom's house while we were gone. I am so grateful she will take him. She seemed to love having him there and took him on a lot of runs and walks. I think he is missing her now that we are back. He definitely got spoiled.
I can't believe how anxious I get to travel with Hayes, so going to SLC was a great prep for California. I LOVE to travel, but since I had Hayes I haven't really liked to stray too far from home. I get so worried that I will forget something important, or that he will be uncomfortable or scared. I just don't like putting him in hard situations. I am going to be more brave though. He surprises me every time we go and does great. I want Hayes to see the world, and I need to do better about venturing out and taking him to more new places. The older he gets, the easier it gets though. This trip did get me very excited for California and I have started to look for more places for us to go. Yay for adventures!
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