On Tuesday I was busy trying to get laundry done, things packed, and getting ready to leave the next day. Opa decided to take the boys over to Chick-fil-a to play. The boys had a great time. They got to drink juice (almost unheard of) and play for an hour (usually 20 minutes). Needless to say Opa wore them out and they were tired. Carter actually fell asleep on me right before nap time. During nap time Opa took over kid duty once again so that Oma, Great-Grandma, and I could go out and see a movie. It was a very nice break.
When we got back, Tyler had a few meltdowns over one of his new toys, but then changed around so that we could go to Red Robin for dinner. We all had a great time at Oma and Opa's but I think we are all ready to get back to our routine and to see Daddy again!
Wednesday morning was full of more meltdowns and overall not listening from both boys. However once lunch time came around they were back to their usual selves. We all went to Chick-fil-a again for the boys to run around and a quick lunch before heading out. We said good bye to Great Grandma and headed to the airport right at nap time.
This time the airport experience was much more stressful. Since I was traveling alone with both boys and both of their car seats, my mom got an escort pass to help me to the gate. However between them labeling one of our suitcases with the wrong name, the power going off making us wait in security that much longer, all while the boys were having meltdowns in the middle of the airport, I was at my breaking point. When we got to the gate I had to talk to the agent as our seats were not together. The agent then informed me that they wouldn't let me pre-board either. After almost half the plane was boarded she finally got our seats together and told me I could go ahead and board. Unfortunately I still had to let Tyler go potty and change Carter. Once we were on the plane the flight went very well. The boy slept for half of the flight and then watched Cars on the way home. Justin got a pass to meet us at the gate and the boys were so happy to see him! Once we got home we let the boys play a little bit and then we all crashed - only Justin made it up til midnight to ring in the new year.
Today we have been lounging and the boys, besides waking up t 4:30, seem to be adjusting back at home pretty smoothly. Carter is also in underwear today! Since I am off for four straight days we thought we would just see how he does. He has had 3 successes and one half accident. He was also dry after nap time, but went in his pull up right before we made it to the potty. He loves his Thomas underwear and seems to be getting the hang of it already. We will see how tomorrow goes!
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