Home, Sweet Home

After a fun-filled and exciting two weeks in New Jersey, we are finally home. It was sad to leave, but after returning to 70 degree weather (in January!!), I know why I live in Texas. Just yesterday we were all bundled up. Today I had Peter in a short-sleeved onesie.

Peter did very well on his second flight ever. We noticed the infamous rumblings right before boarding, so we quickly changed his diaper and boarded the plane. After sitting on the tarmac for almost an hour, we were finally in the air. Peter slept the entire time we were on the ground and woke up just in time for take-off. I prayed that his little ears wouldn't feel the pressure, and God answered my prayers. While in the air, the infamous rumblings started again. This time it was a bit more messy. With Peter's diaper leaking on Andrew, we had no choice but to change him again - this time his clothes needed changing as well. I am so glad that he's still small! We were able to change him on our tray tables. :) Once he was changed and fed, Andrew stood with him until he fell asleep. Once asleep, Peter didn't wake up until we were safely on the ground in Austin. Once again, God protected his ears from the pressure changes as we descended.

We arrived in Austin around midnight, and a nice guy standing around baggage claim helped us get all of our luggage outside. We had 2 large suitcases, 3 small suitcases, a laptop bag, diaper bag, and small backpack. Andrew went to get the car while Peter and I waited by the luggage. We got everything loaded up and headed home. As soon as I put Peter in his car seat, he started telling his bugs all about his time in New Jersey. He was talking and laughing - it was hilarious! He did great until we pulled into McDonalds to grab a snack. At that point, he decided that he was hungry too, so he cried the rest of the way home. Once home, I fed him and put him to bed - it was about 1:30am by this point. He slept until 7:30, so I'm glad to know that his sleeping through the night isn't limited only to New Jersey!

Tonight is Peter's first night in his crib. We've had him in a bassinet up until this point. He was a bit fussy going down, but he watched his Sesame Street mobile for a little while and is finally quiet.

We will really miss being in New Jersey. It was wonderful getting to spend so much time with Andrew's family. Andrew's mom was such a blessing as she did all of our laundry while we were there. I spent two weeks basically relaxing - cooking, cleaning, and laundry was all done for me. Andrew's sisters enjoyed watching Peter for me, so I really had a restful time. We can't wait for our next trip up north.