Our plane left at 7:20 am last Monday morning for Canada. We had a 6 hour flight to Vancouver and then caught a connection to Kamloops. Our flight was delayed an hour on the runway at JFK, which caused us to miss our Kamloops connection and have a 2 hour layover in Vancouver. Not ideal when travelling with a newborn, but can I just say that I could not have asked for a better baby to travel with? She was excellent! Literally slept the WHOLE flight to Vancouver, 6 hours, just woke up and squawked a couple times to eat. I think she liked all the noise and motion on the airplane, because she was an absolute angel the whole time. She didn't fuss going up or coming down either, it didn't seem to bother her ears at all. That was one of my biggest worries, but a reminder to me once again to not be fearful and trust in God. I had prayed for her to much before this trip and they were all answered. She landed and took off in perfect health and comfort.
It is so stressful getting on an airplane with a newborn. Especially her first time and having NO IDEA how she is going to be. Walking down the center of the airplane boarding the plane, you can see everyone shooting the nasty glares at us. They are about as annoyed as I used to be when I saw a baby get on the plane, and doubly annoyed when you sit down in the row beside them or seat behind them. I know I used to be dreading listening to someones baby cry, so I can't even blame them from not wanting to hear mine, but I was one proud Mama when 5 hours into the flight one lady actually turned around and said ,"My, that is SUCH a good baby you have." As thankful as I was to hear the kind words I was wondering where one earth this child learned to sleep this long (it has never happened at bedtime). Nevertheless, she was an excellent traveller, which is a good thing because with grandparents scattered all across the continent this kids will have more frequent flier miles than most adults I know.
Our trip to the lake house was quick, but we were able to get out the second day we were there on the lake and enjoy the boat a little. John and I were shocked to see my Dad's beautiful new boat with the name Tula Belle written across the back. So cute! She has a boat named after her! She loved the boat as much as the airplane, the motion put her right to sleep! John got in the water a bit and tried surfing behind the boat. I guess this is the new thing, I had never heard of it. But he did really well and probably would have been a pro after a few more tries. My dad laughed when I told him I was married to an unemployed surfer. It's true!
Our second day at the lake my mom got a call that her sister Lori was ill and she needed to go be with her. We stayed at the cabin with Jen and Tiff for 2 more days and when it was sure that Mom and Dad wouldn't be back we all left for Calgary. It was almost a 6 hour drive and once again Tula did surprisingly well, she seems to be okay with travelling. We made it home in good time and have been in Calgary ever since. Got to see all my grandparents and Tula's Great-Grandparents on both sides and looking forward to visiting friends this week. Unfortunately my Mom's sister Lori passed away so we will be here for a funeral, but Thank God I am able to be here with my family during this difficult time.
I have been having some trouble getting my laptop hooked up to my parents wireless network so I don't have access to any of my pictures to post on my sites. I will try and get that figured out ASAP. In the meantime, I am using my Mom's computer to write a quick post about our week so far.
Tula seems like she is growing like a weed. She was 6 weeks on Friday and is adjusting really well to all the changes and travels of the last week, I can't believe how good she has been. She loves her Aunties so much and it has been so amazing so watch my sisters with her, they are so great. They are both going to be amazing mothers someday, but Tula is LOVING having all of their attention right now. She is smiling lots and actually starting to do little coos and giggles. These are music to a mothers ear, and they light up my life. It has been so fun having John around 24/7 and Tula absolutely adores her Daddy. He seems to get some of the biggest smiles in the morning (besides me, of course!) She is starting to find our voices and then our faces in a room of people, and will follow us with her eyes. I am trying to figure out a way to get her weighed without taking her to a doctor...any suggestions? So far, the post office is looking to be the way to go. I am thinking she has got to be close to 10 pounds now. She seems to change everyday.
Well I will post pics when I have the computer ting figured out. Hope you all are having a great summer, where did it go though? I cannot believe it's the middle of August and summer is almost finished. Crazy.....
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