Trip to DC

Yesterday was a long day. I went to work and got lots done though my mind was not into it. I must have looked bad because when I went to pick up Evelyn they asked what was wrong...

After I picked up Evelyn from daycare and got her home we fed her and tried to give her some exercise. After gathering up everything and getting in the car we didn't actually leave for DC until about 6:30 (boy am I glad that we prepacked). The drive was long though Evelyn seemed to sleep pretty well. She woke up every few hours and fussed but usually just needed mommy to stroke her cheek or to hold mommies finger and she went right back to sleep.

She woke up again right before we got to the hotel at midnight and would not go back down none of the tricks were working but at least we were here. I was a little worried that she would not even go back down in the hotel room. but thankfully she went right down and even seemed happy to get into her pack and play. Really I'm guessing it is more comfortable than the car seat for sleeping...

She slept until 5:30am and fussed a little then went back to sleep until 7:30. I tried to get us both up and out with out disturbing Jason but did not quite manage it though he did stay in bed for a little while. Breakfast was ok she ate pretty well considering what she has been eating lately and even got a treat of honey nut cheerios (once she saw cheerios she had to have them) there was no saying "no".

After breakfast we went to see Grandma who is doing remarkably well - at least from what I can tell. For me it was a rough day though having Evelyn as a distraction seemed to help quite a bit. Though it was hard to see Grandpa's chair empty with the word puzzle out like he was going to come back and finish it. Or to not have him snoring in the chair as he had done more frequently on our last visits... I almost cried several times but managed not to. As hard as it is I'm so glad to be here with the family and give what I can.

Once we left it must have caught up with me because I cried like a baby the whole way to the hotel. Getting Evelyn ready for bed grounded me again for a little while but I am still feeling pretty low though I keep trying to think of all the wonderful memories that I have.

It was a long trip but I am so glad to be here...