Tuesday, September 25, 2007

We're Here!

We arrived "home" yesterday afternoon. I put that in quotes, because it is really very complicated to explain that to G money. We kept telling him, "We're going home to South Carolina." and he would look at us strangely. The only home he knows is the Rocky Mtns.

The plane rides went very well, considering. We woke the kids up at 4:30 on Monday morning, so they were pretty wiped out. I'm so thankful for the dvd player a friend lent us (SHELIA--you rock.) The boys passed it back and forth during the first (and longest) flight. For those of you who were praying, D-Struction got a seat!!! We strapped him into his car seat and he sat beside his Daddy. He was really a pretty happy boy for the most part. Baby Girl got very fussy on our way from Atlanta to Gville, but she fell asleep on my lap after about 5 minutes of screaming. I haven't seen her that mad in a while.

I realized that I'm a new woman now that I am a mother of 3. I have skills I didn't know I possessed. I can somehow maneuver a 3 1/2 year old, 22 month old, 4 month old and 3 carry on bags onto the plane with very little trouble while the Hero Husband installs the monster car seat we own. I can also change two diapers in the time it took the woman beside me to put on her makeup in the Atlanta airport bathroom. I'll let you know what else I discover about myself on this trip. :)

It's so good to be here with family! They are spoiling us and its only been a day. Things have changed since we were here last. There are lots of new buildings, and the trees are bigger than they were even 18 months ago. Everything looks so green, even after a summer of "no rain." We went running this morning, and Bryan had fun remembering things about the neighborhood he grew up in. (Running in humidity is really no fun, though. I'm pretty spoiled at 6000 ft.)

I'm sure I'll have pictures soon. Right now every little person is asleep, so thought I'd catch a minute and update those of you in CO who read these silly ramblings of mine. :) (Or those of you in AL, MO, FL, Germany...wherever you are.)

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Erika, Good to hear from you! I am so glad Daniel got his own seat!! I love reading about your news and to know how my dear friend is doing. Charity

kcknoles said...

Hooray for the extra seat! Hope you have a wonderful time visiting your family!!

Anonymous said...

Just to let you know that although I am reading from MO, soon I'll be reading from TN--with a dishwasher to boot! :o) Enjoy the land of sweet tea and Gamecocks. Marcie

Amy Ross said...

Oh, Isn't being "home" the best feeling in the world? Enjoy the lovin', it always goes by way too fast! I'll pray right now that you enjoy each and every minute of precious time with your families.

Londa said...

Oh, I'm so jealous that you're HOME... wish I could be there, too! I hope you have a WONDERFUL time with your family!!!

Tootie said...

love the rambling. thanks. -shin

Anonymous said...

Haha!!! Love it!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

BKicklighter said...

so fun to know where you. So jealous you are with family :) Sorry we didn't get to speak on your birthday - hope it was super great. Love you and love this entry. Was just panicing about having three and now I feel a bit better.

Michael said...

i think the secret in flying is to starve them beforehand and then lots and lots and lots of snacks. and dvd's too. good on ya for that snag!

jess