After 12 long hours of driving that consisted of 6 stops, 4 diaper changes, drive thru food, and plenty of rain toward the end, we are HOME. I don't think I've ever been so excited to walk through the doors of my own home. But this trip gave Ted and I official confirmation that our daughter, Elle- is a rock star. (she drove there and back with no fussiness??)
I won't go into all of the details but she slept so well in a new environment, with a cold and a yucky cough that came on Wednesday evening. Never a dull moment, Charlotte ER, Novi Urgent Care, now she wanted to check out the New Jersey Urgent Care. We just wanted confirmation it was just an upper respiratory infection since she had never had a cough before. But yes, she visited another out of State doctor.
Our friends cooked a great Thanksgiving meal and while it was difficult not having my Father cut up the turkey with the electric knife, I did manage to have a nice time. For now, I am sticking with the thought that this will always be difficult. It's a daily struggle for me but Holidays are ten times worse. But it was a lot of fun to be somewhere else, with friends, and to wake up the next morning and head to NYC to shop. Mel and I left Elle with the boys and College football, and we hopped onto the train into the City. First stop Soho...and then onto Rockefeller center to see the tree. I've always wanted to see the tree and gaze down at the ice skaters on the infamous rink. I got to purchase some things at Dean and Delucas as well as FAO Schwartz. My girlfriend who now lives in Long Island met us in the city for some shopping as well and to have a fun lunch. We tried Bergdorf Goodman (the stunning department store) but they had a 45 minute wait- and we were hungry. We ended up at this trendy little burger spot, "pop burger" that evidently is home to some of the best burgers in the US. Julie and I enjoyed a glass of wine over lunch, and all three of us loved our mini burgers and girl talk. (weddings, babies, family issues and me telling them I wish I was doing Christmas in Hawaii-they confirmed my parents would be disappointed in that. So I was joking anyway. Sort of.)
We finished up shopping and we left the city to head back to New Jersey. I was bummed I didn't bring Elle. The city wasn't that packed but she ended up enjoying her time with the boys.
I also caught a yucky cold and sadly this meant we would not be visiting one of my best friends Nicky and her new baby boy. I certainly did not want to get the little guy sick. I was so bummed but as we talked about on the way home today...us Mom's understand- this stuff happens. So I'll book a flight in February. Problem solved.
Although the drive was long, Elle and I got sick and now I am incredibly tired, we are just so proud of our daughter and thankful we have friends to visit. Elle is now sound asleep in her crib ( i seriously have no idea how considering she just slept for 8 or so hours and was stuck in a car seat for 12!) but we are missing our second child, Gracie. Ted's parents were helpful to watch Miss Grace so we could enjoy our trip with our friends. We'll get her back this weekend.
It feels good to be home this evening. We have a busy few weeks ahead of us. Work travels, Holiday parties, Christmas shopping, and decorating our home......I miss my Mom and Dad everyday and this weekend was no different but we enjoyed ourselves, loved seeing our friends (especially seeing the City and Ted enjoyed a New Jersey Devils game) and taking Elle on another adventure. I'll post additional pictures this week!
Goodnight,
Melissa
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