It hit me as we pulled into the driveway the last time I was here the baby that was in the backseat would soon be six months old was only 7 weeks gestation. It is amazing how quickly the time goes by. I was so excited to show him his grandparents home.
He was instantly more at ease in the house than he was in the hotel. He knew this place somehow. I think he could feel this was his grandparents home. He knows them well after all they can never stay away from us too long and for that we are grateful.
The next two days were spent lounging and relaxing after our busy time in Charlotte. It was a welcome relief to just be calm and quiet. The baby was back to a regular bedtime and even taking naps. This was a vacation!
Baby B had the chance to meet some of my parents dear friends. He also went for a ride on the Applecrate my father’s monk 36! We went to New Bern and had lunch at Persimmon on the water. He went to the Trawl Door and also the Toucan. He was all about town and he did so well.
He turned 6 months old while he was in Oriental and I truly enjoy that this milestone was reached at his grandparents home wearing his Oriental, NC onesie! The half year is a special one although I marked each monthiversary thus far. He is so miraculous at this age. Sitting and smiling and grabbing and giggling while his eyes shine. We have been through so much already and the journey is just beginning.
After a fabulously relaxing visit we were back on the road for the 8 hour trip back home. After 4 stops we arrived at 5pm. It was a wonderful trip, but so good to be home.
We put the baby in his jumperoo and he jumped and jumped and jumped. We should have brought that rather than the pack and play in retrospect, but traveling with a baby is a live and learn experience really just like any other day with a baby. We did it. We all survived baby’s first road trip!!!
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