We headed out just after 5pm on Wednesday with the hopes of stopping for dinner around 6:30pm. Thankfully we didn't hit any traffic or accidents this time so it was smooth sailing. We had dinner and a little playtime before putting L and O in their pajamas for the rest of the ride to Atlanta. We got to our hotel around 10pm and thank goodness they already had 2 cribs set up for us. Once we got Luke and Olivia settled (they fell back asleep quickly...yay!) we unloaded just a few things we needed for the night.
We got up Thursday morning, had breakfast and checked out of the hotel. Dan headed off to work and I headed over to my friend Joni's house for a playdate with Charlotte and to meet her 5 week old little boy. What a cutie! We had a great morning playing and then it was time for naptime. I had the pack and plays with me and set them up in two different rooms. Olivia napped but Luke was having nothing of it-which is quite to opposite of things at home. Usually Olivia stays awake and Luke falls fast asleep. Go figure! So we had some nice mommy/son time while the rest of the house napped. Once Olivia woke up, I got the car all packed up and picked Dan up for work.
Then it was off to our friend Lisa and Dan's house for the next few nights. We were glad to get there so we could finally get a little settled. Luke and Olivia were happy to see their friend Anderson and to have new toys to play with as well. On Friday, I headed back over to Joni's house while I took Dan to Starbucks so he could work for the morning. Joni and I took all of the kids to the park and had such a fun time seeing everyone one the swings and slides. It's still hard to believe all of our babies are toddlers now! Around lunchtime I headed off to pick up Dan so I could get back to Lisa and Dan's for naptime. Thankfully both kids took a much needed nap and woke up much happier campers!
Our good friend Billy D came over for dinner on Friday. He hasn't seen Luke and Olivia in over a year and he couldn't believe how much they have changed. It was nice to catch up with him and have so many old friends together at once.
Saturday morning was relaxed and we just spent some time outdoors. All of the kids had to take an early nap since we had Ethan and Maddox's birthday party at 2:30pm. Olivia stayed in her pack and play for over an hour and never did sleep; she just talked and played the entire time. She is so funny! Luke took a short nap and wasn't happy to be woken up but was ok after about 5 minutes. Who like to be woken up from a nap? No one!!!
The birthday party was at Gymboree and it was lots of fun. Luke and Olivia had the best time playing with all of the other 2 year olds and checking out all of the equipment. They were great at the "organized activities" and are listening really well (for the most part!). Then it was time for their favorite part--CAKE! Olivia just eats the frosting while Luke delves into the cake part. The party went by really fast and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Jen and Marica were having family and close friends over to their house after the party for dinner and presents, so we went to their house for awhile. We left around 7:30pm and by the time we got to Lisa and Dan's house it was time for L and O to go to bed. It was nice to sit and just chit chat once the kids were all asleep, although we all ended up staying way past our usual bedtime!
Sunday morning we got the car all packed up and headed to my Grandma's house in Gainesville. We were going to spend the day with her for a "late" Christmas. We arrived at her house around 11:30am and by the time we got a few things unloaded, it was time for them to eat lunch. Then we opened some presents and they laid down for a nap. It was wonderful to sit and talk with my Grandma; she is an amazing lady with so many stories to share. Once L and O woke up, more playtime, dinner together, and pj time. We hit the road around 8pm and arrived home around midnight, totally exhausted!
They really were troopers while we traveled, especially having to nap/sleep/play at so many different places. They are so resilient and we're glad we are able to travel with them. We hope to get back to Atlanta this summer for a Braves game and to see friends again. For now, there really is no place like home.
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