Road Trip

On Saturday (after the swimming disaster), we took a little road trip North to Red Deer. I remember when I packed NOTHING for a road trip. Seriously. My purse. That was it. Maybe my sunglasses if I remembered. Now, it took me like all week to mentally plan things out, how our schedule would go and what I would need to remember to bring.

Anyways, it was hugely successful. We haven't made a lot of trips with Sam on the road due to her being a higher needs baby and not so great left to her own devices for longer periods of time. But this was GREAT. She slept for a bit on the way and the remainder of the time, she was fascinated with a blanket Amanda made her. We met up with my Grandpa, Aunty Denise, Uncle Ray, Aunty Lorna and cousin Jennifer at the Lodge where Grandpa lives. We had a lovely visit and Sam didn't even get fussy even though she was due for a nap. Then off we went to a Christmas party/baby shower for Samara with all the girls from my high school cheerleading squad. Yes, I was a cheerleader. Moving along...she had a great time there too. All in all, she was up for SIX hours without a nap. Unheard of. It was AWESOME. She slept for a bit on the way home and then cried for a bit because she was so tired and just wanted her bed. We skipped the bedtime routine and she still had a regular sleep, 12 hours or so, up once for a feed. This went so well that I'm not as nervous about heading home for the holidays. It'll be fantastic!