2nd Cousins

We did it. 1 Mommy, 1 Toddler, 4 hour drive to Memphis - Success! I am in shock. Caleb did not sleep a wink on the way there or the way back. He did not watch any videos. He did not listen to any sing-along cd's. How did we do it? Well, I put every single item of Caleb's favorite food in the seat next to me. Then, on the floor below Caleb, where I can easily reach, I put a bunch of Caleb's favorite toys that he can easily hold in his lap and play with, plus a ton of books. About an hour into the trip on the way there, and an hour into the trip on the way back, we both almost lost it. He was screaming, I was freaking out, but we got through it. The drive was actually peaceful after those break-throughs! We only had to stop once both ways! I am so extremely proud of Caleb. He has learned so much patience!!!
We went to Memphis to visit my cousin Valorie, her family, and my Aunt and Grandparents. Caleb was very excited to see his 2nd cousins Claire and Annie, and especially excited to see his Grandpa and Grandma Hiatt.
Claire and Caleb got along especially well. Claire even rode in the car with Caleb for one of the days. She loved giving him his sippy cup and treating him so good like the little mommy she is!
So, the first day, we got there around noon. We then ate lunch and hit this awesome Sprinkler Park!!! Oh boy was that fun for all three of the little kids, and nice for me and Valorie because the water cooled us down. That night, Valorie and I went to the gym together and stayed up forever talking, just like old times.

The next day, Claire and Caleb and I hung out at my Aunt Miriam's house, then at my Grandpa and Grandma Hiatt's house. We at lunch over there. Caleb got a nap, and we played tons. Then, that night Valorie and I got the honor of doing initiatories while my Grandma Hiatt was one of the temple workers. It was very special and a wonderful time. Then Val and I ate at an awesome hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant. It was DELICIOUS! And a blast to get out just us girls.

The next morning, Caleb and I drove out at the break of dawn when he woke up. What an awesome trip!!! Thank you Val for your hospitality and a FUN FUN TIME! Can't wait to do it again!