This afternoon Andrew was having a major meltdown and I got to the point where I just didn't know what to do with him! These meltdowns are nothing I've delt with before, they appeared out of nowhere (might have something to do with living out of a suitcase and without his daddy for 2 1/2 weeks...and the fact that he is two!). I'll admit I was starting to question if I should have gone on the road with my three kids for five weeks.
After the meltdown had ended, Andrew decided he did in fact want to go with Nana on a special outing. They went to Papa's office, to Costco (where he acquired a chocolate gotee), picked up a pizza and ate it on the front lawn of Target, then went inside Target where Nana bought him Lightning McQueen rainboots!! When he returned he was truly in heaven. This is why I came!! I came for fun memories of eating pizza with Nana, fishing with Papa, playing in the mountains, reading books together, snuggling in the early morning, and hardly being able to sleep because his little feet are housed in his favorite character. To be two at Nana and Papa's-- you can't jump on Grammy Hasler's antique chairs, but you can sleep with your boots on!
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ooooh.....so cute!
I don't know if you are always as upbeat as you seem on your blog. Either way I want to let you know that you inspire me with your ability to keep a happy perspective even when things are hard. When my kids grow up, I want them to be like you. - Natasha
Yes, Elizabeth is always this upbeat! Miss ya!
The picture of Andrew is priceless! My kids love the boots!
Hope this is the only tantrum Andrew throws at you during the trip. Glad he had a sweet grandma to cheer him up.
Love the picture and the boots. It reminds me another time when Mike let him go to bed in a pair of crocs. Andrew really does love his shoes! By the way, I though only "special" friends were invited to your blog. Does Colleen qualify? Just curious.
Isn't it funny how we have to choose our battles? My aunt told me, if you
CAN say yes, say it. Say it as often as you can even if it's a kid crazy idea. Yes you can eat breakfast on the porch watching the butterflies this morning... that was the last morning in our old home.
You've inspired me with your story, now I can deal with the tantrums of the day!
Hey, I just tagged you on my blog. Have fun!
Grandmas are the greatest! Try not to have too much fun or you may never want to come home. Are Tanner and Reid saying my name yet? I better buy more chocolate! :) We miss you.
Those boots are so cool. . .I want some!
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