This was a weekend with many firsts in the Bien household. We took our first road trip with an almost 3 week old baby, Andy celebrated his first Father's Day, and Annabel had so many firsts of her very own.
We packed up the car and took the 3 1/2 hour drive home to visit our families. I've heard other moms say that traveling is very different with a kid but never truly understood that until this weekend. First of all, we packed up the car and it looked like we were leaving for a month. I still felt like we had forgotten something. Second, you have to plan your trip around the baby's feeding schedule and plan to make stops along the way. Gone are the days of trying to hurry to get somewhere. Overall, I think we did a great job for a couple of rookies. We managed to get through the entire weekend with enough diapers and bottles and with minimal tears from each of us.
In the car, Annabel slept pretty much the entire way. We stopped once to feed and change her and she was pretty much passed out for the trip. It is amazing to me how quickly one can learn to feed and change a baby in the car, even with a dog to worry about. Hoosier was very well behaved and he slept most of the way as well! What a relief to know that since our family does not live too close that we can have a successful car ride home!
My parents had a cookout and family and friends stopped over to spend some quality time together and meet lovely little Annabel. She got even more clothes which officially makes her wardrobe bigger than mine! Everyone thought she was so sweet and adorable. She slept almost the whole time and was only put down long enough for everyone to eat some yummy food. She is so loved.
The highlight of the weekend was Sunday. It was Father's day and it made me so happy to see that Andy had such a wonderful day. He got breakfast in bed and Annabel got to meet his side of the family. First, we took her to the church that Andy's uncle preaches at. Everyone was very happy to meet our healthy and beautiful little baby! She was great in church...she slept the whole time in Grandma's arms. Then we went to lunch with Andy's family and my sister and dad. The best part was when great grandma Annabel met and held our Annabel! It was love at first sight! It was a moment I will never forget because Annabel is named after one truly amazing lady.
Coming home is always bittersweet because we miss our families so much. I want Annabel to always be surrounded by people that love her so much so I see many more road trips in our future!
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