Adventures in Maine

We flew to Maine from Virginia on Boxing Day. It was probably on of the longest days of my life. We had three flights, three flights that ended up being delayed in such a way that we had to run from flight to flight - barely making each one. The whole time I was sick; so sick. Somehow I managed to catch a 24-hour stomach bug that made its appearance just as we walked into the Richmond airport. Both Oliver and Davis were wonderful on all the flights - and Davis was more than wonderful in all the airports - running from terminal to terminal carrying the stroller, car seat, our bags, and Oliver! - as I limped along behind. On the last flight Oliver even managed to get me to crack a smile -- the little guy loves ice and loved having the flight attendant bring him ice on the first two flights. Half way through the third flight, a little plane that seats eight, Oliver turned and looked up the aisle and yelled "Ice!" He spent the remainder of the flight wondering why no one was delivering ice to his seat - pretty funny.

Oliver got two special presents from Papa and Le Le - an easel and a sled. He has logged several hours on the easel and has been enjoying his sled quite a bit.


In the Bahamas, a person usually flies a flag when they are in residence. My parents got Davis a Bahamian flag for Christmas so that Davis. The plan is for Davis to fly it every time he is visiting. My dad and Davis went out on the 26th, in driving rain and 55 mile an hour gusts to hang the flag.



While we were up in Maine Oliver also enjoyed sledding on "big" sleds with his Aunt Elizabeth, Uncle Jon, Mommy, Daddy and Papa. Le Le wanted to hop on the sled with Oliver, but given her broken arm we decided that Oliver and Le Le would have to save their sled rides for later this winter.


Oliver's other favorite activity - riding the "tractor" with Papa. Unfortunately Oliver also got sick while we were in Maine. When he was sick Mr. Grumpy pants didn't want to do much of anything - except ride with Papa on the tractor. Thankfully Papa enjoys riding around on the tractor as well - the two of them spent a good amount of time riding up and down the driveway.

While we had a fun time in Maine, one of the most amazing parts of being there was having my parents take Oliver for us in the mornings and on our anniversary. Although my parents could have (and should have) taken their vacation to sleep in, instead they woke up every morning at 6:00 and took Oliver. Davis and I slept until at least 8:00 (but more often 9:00) each morning. It was fantastic, to say the least. They also spent the day with Oliver on the 30th - our anniversary - so that Davis and I could spend the day together. When we returned home on Friday we were the most rested we have been in 18 months.