We just got back from vacation on Wednesday. When I look at the pictures I think, "oh look at those great memories." When I avoid the pictures and think of the past week I think "I'm so glad to be home."
Emery actually was a great toddler considering her regular routine was nowhere to be found, she was in a new situation every day and she spent about 1000 hours in the car in Orlando traffic. She was more patient than me I think (which is not that impressive for those of you who know me well).
If there was ever I time I could have redeemed a free teleportation card, Tuesday would've been my day. Monday evening Nolan and I got food poisoning from some seafood and were both up sick all night. Then we had to drive back to Orlando from Lake Wales and kill some time waiting for our flight. I love the restaurant Pei Wei and we had waited until Tuesday to go so by the time we got there I couldn't enjoy the lettuce wraps I'd been dreaming of because I was still nauseous from the night/morning before. Then our flight didn't leave until 3:30 so by the time we made it through security and found our gate Emery was in full-out tantrum stage. She cried and cried getting on the plane, finding our seats, and take-off. Finally she fell asleep but only for 45 minutes. We could entertain her in 10 minute spurts but in the times between she was super whiny and Nolan & I were both still not feeling our best. We finally landed at Midway and I thought we were in the clear. Then Emery vomitted all over the airplane seat, her new Mickey & Minnie plush toys, and more importantly her father. All over. Nolan was done. I wanted to laugh because I thought, "seriously? this day is ridiculous" but I held back; too soon to joke. Plus I wasn't the one covered in toddler-sick. Luckily she only was sick from having too many liquids, not the flu or food poisoning (thank you Lord).
Deep breaths...it's over and we're home now and we have adorable pictures of our almost-2 year old.
In other news, my sister is getting married. In 6 weeks. My sister-in-law and I are planning the wedding. In 6 weeks. I found out Tuesday. I'm not promising any more posts this month from here on out! I'm still processing my thoughts on the matter but really, who has time to process? I'm planning a shower and wedding in 6 weeks!
For now, just enjoy a few of my favorite pics from last week's trip! I've updated on Shutterfly but I wanted to pick out my faves just for you! Happy May Day!
