Driving is hard work. So we had to get out and Kyle did a couple of jumping jacks and stretches to limber up again. We also ate a small breakfast while Meghan crawled in the damp grass and played with ants. Then it was on the road again.
Meghan quickly got tired of her car seat. She didn't mind being in it after a while, but if we tried to put her back in after a break she would start crying. She would play with toys for a short while, but was not happy that she could only get out for diaper changes and short breaks.
We passed through states as quickly as we could heading for Ohio to rest at Tasha's house. But remember that wobble? Well, Kyle just couldn't understand the idea of "go slower." My spirituality must have increased by a power of magnitude I was praying so much.
We stopped for gas in the middle of Nowhere. Apparently Fat Dogs are popular there.
As it got later we managed to reach Mormon Island. Ready for a break we parked at a camping spot and prepared to set up the tent Kyle had purchased a few weeks before for this exact purpose. Unfortunately, someone had misplaced a vital part.
So, while Kyle and Meghan rested on a blanket, I got to drive around to find a Walmart where I could purchase a cheap tent. My Walmart sensing abilities are top notch because it didn't take me long even though I had to make several turns to get there. I quickly returned to camp, set up the tent and allowed Kyle and Meghan to crawl inside for a nap. We decided to camp the night there and leave in the morning. It was very refreshing.
We set out again, determined to reach Tasha's. Kyle still did the majority of the driving. So I still sat in back with Meghan. I must admit, the view was rather boring from there.
Driving through some of the states were tedious because they delighted in lowering the speed limit for tourists and truckers. That was obnoxious. But I endured. We stopped in Dutchland and saw the windmills - or rather, some small town along the way that built windmills for historical purposes. Unfortunately, either I'd gotten bored of recording, forgetful or just plain ran out of battery because we had no more pictures of the rest of the trip. .
Friday night, we arrived at Tasha's house in the middle of the night after a winding drive during which we got lost at least once. Grateful for the chance to get clean (hurray for hot water showers!) and lay down on a bed, we slept the rest of the night.
Here is Kyle and Meghan watching fireworks from on top of the blazer. The fireworks were only about a mile or two away. So we went to the parking lot and enjoyed the view. Kyle decided the top of the car provided a better view but since Mom is afraid of heights she chickened out after only a few minutes and had to climb down. Meghan enjoyed the fireworks and didn't even cry when the big booms reached us.
Meghan has discovered a new favorite food! Nectarines. Her daddy let her have one taste and from then on she jealously watched if he wasn't actively feeding it to her. Once offered, she munched down, even holding it herself. But she didn't like it so much when it was cut up for her.
Here is Meghan trying some sweet potatoes. She thought they tasted great. However, she quickly lost interest in eating and started a short lived modern art gallery. This finger-painting is titled "Untitled."
Driving is hard work. So we had to get out and Kyle did a couple of jumping jacks and stretches to limber up again. We also ate a small breakfast while Meghan crawled in the damp grass and played with ants. Then it was on the road again.
Meghan quickly got tired of her car seat. She didn't mind being in it after a while, but if we tried to put her back in after a break she would start crying. She would play with toys for a short while, but was not happy that she could only get out for diaper changes and short breaks.
We passed through states as quickly as we could heading for Ohio to rest at Tasha's house. But remember that wobble? Well, Kyle just couldn't understand the idea of "go slower." My spirituality must have increased by a power of magnitude I was praying so much.
So, while Kyle and Meghan rested on a blanket, I got to drive around to find a Walmart where I could purchase a cheap tent. My Walmart sensing abilities are top notch because it didn't take me long even though I had to make several turns to get there. I quickly returned to camp, set up the tent and allowed Kyle and Meghan to crawl inside for a nap. We decided to camp the night there and leave in the morning. It was very refreshing.
Driving through some of the states were tedious because they delighted in lowering the speed limit for tourists and truckers. That was obnoxious. But I endured. We stopped in Dutchland and saw the windmills - or rather, some small town along the way that built windmills for historical purposes. Unfortunately, either I'd gotten bored of recording, forgetful or just plain ran out of battery because we had no more pictures of the rest of the trip. .
Wyoming came quickly, and with it a lovely sunrise. Kyle, being the trooper he is, did most of the driving. I stayed in the back and slept and fed Meghan as she needed. I was also in charge of documenting the event. Here are pictures from our first day.
Kyle is currently playing chess online so I'll do a quick update. Here is Meghan standing in her crib. She has gone from scooting to crawling to using things to stand and climbing up stairs and onto boxes in one short month. Its quite a business keeping after her. She also says DaDaDa and EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Here is Meghan enjoying the Trauma Center we borrowed from Nana and Oompa Butt. Unlike Vonn Knorr, Meghan likes Trauma Centers. They make her feel like a big girl.
Meghan and I get our exercise by playing DDR. She's very good at it and makes the selection screen change while I'm trying to set my options. That can make it challenging
Meghan was born 4 months ago Sunday. We took her picture today, and so here she is. She's accomplished a lot in the past month. She has a habit of rolling onto her tummy (even when she's half asleep). From there she kicks and tries very hard to move. She's not content staying in one place anymore. She tries to sit up, and can if you let her hold your fingers. She has also developed a habit of sucking her fingers. (See photographic evidence).
