Friday, August 01, 2008

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

...because it's beach time! Sawyer and I leave tomorrow for a whole two weeks at the Outer Banks. My whole family (minus my sister Erin who's in the midst of moving to New Zealand) and my mom's family will be there. I can't wait to see everyone. Eric can't come this year because 1) he doesn't have much vacation time yet since starting his new job a couple of months ago, and 2) Verizon is going on strike next week and he has to be there to pick up the pieces (he doesn't get to go on strike because he's not a Verizon employee.) He's planning to come down next weekend, and I'm hoping he can extend his stay for at least a few days beyond that. We'll see.

I'm a little nervous about driving down by myself tomorrow, mostly because Sawyer has been a complete terror the last few days. Whiney, fussy and tantrum-y. Whoever said the Terrible Twos were the worst phase never met a three year old. Or at least they never met Sawyer. I think I'm prepared - portable DVD player with Dora the Explorer DVDs, check. Huge box of fruit snacks, check. Leaving in the evening in hopes he'll fall asleep, check. Dramamine in case he doesn't fall asleep soon enough, check (thanks for the suggestion Jen!) Not stopping at mean grandma's on the way, double check! So I think I'll be OK. I think.

8 comments:

  1. you on the the terrible THREES! I have never understood all the uproar about two year olds!!! Good luck on your trip - I'm jealous!

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  2. the drive isn't bad at all. we're out of the way, so you can't stop by here. i'll be up in DC starting on the 17th. will you be back???

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  3. I'm sure your trip will be great! and I wouldnt worry too much about Sawyer, We have all been though it, and it gets better I promise. I have had times when Andre comes home that I have said he is yours, Im taking a bath. Hang in there. *hugs*

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  4. Good luck on the drive with Sawyer. Matty's in that same stage now. It stinks! I hope you have an awesome time at the beach.

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  5. Good luck! You are a brave woman, I would never go with out my husband. ( I get highway hipnosis too badly when driving long distances) Have FUN!!!!!

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  6. You are not alone! Three was by far the worst! Good news--four is fabulous! Hope the drive went well! Have fun!

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  7. How did your trip go? Are you back yet? I know what you mean about the terrible threes AND about road trips. We just got back from ours. Hope yours wasn't too terrible.

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