SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008 Took at Trip to Bishopville

 Tuesday through Thursday Rhett and I took Daniel to Bishopville to meet his extended family on the Brown side. It was in some ways very stressful, in some ways really wonderful, and in all ways, very instructive to us. We hadn't had our sweet boy in the car for long prior to Tuesday, and we were pleased to learn that he likes the car just fine.   We stopped a few times to change him and hold him, so as to make the trip as low stress as possible.

Then, when we got to SC, relatives came.  First came Rhett's cousin Laura, whom I like a lot and regularly correspond with. I had forgotten the pack-n-play that B & J loaned us, so Laura brought us theirs. She gave it to us! I tried to pay her for it but she wouldn’t let me!! What a generous gift!!!

Then came Rhett's aunt and great aunt. Around the time they all arrived, Daniel got gassy and started to cry. He was completely inconsolable for hours. I felt so bad for him! But I got some great tips on gas treatment for little ones from all the wonderful experienced moms. (L has a four year old, and Rhett’s aunt and great aunt both have grown children). Laura suggested Levsin Drops, which are prescription only, but are miracle workers for baby gas. Rhett’s aunt and great aunt both swear by giving babies a little bit of water with a pinch of baking soda. That becomes like a little baby version of Alka-Seltzer. It’s a great tip, but unfortunately, it didn’t help him that night. I think it was just too big a day and he was just too tired. Rhett's dad, GB, is a member of the House of Representatives and he wanted to introduce Daniel on the floor of the House. We almost refused because the previous evening had been so hard for him, but sleep does a body good; especially a very young body, and Daniel seemed so happy Wednesday morning that we took him. He did GREAT! He smiled and cooed like a little junior politician. He slept through his introduction, and the accompanying standing ovation. GB cried as he introduced his grandson. It was precious.

 We had a lot of fun, but were all ready for our afternoon nap once we left Columbia.

The final piece of the trip was introducing Daniel to his uncle, C. We had planned to meet C at Pizza Hut on Tuesday night but he had been busy all week and forgot, so we met him Wednesday night at Zaxby’s instead. It was good to catch up with C and to introduce him to his nephew. The rest of the trip was pretty low key. We just hung out at the house with GB and Lorie (Rhett’s mother) and let them bond with their grandson.

Thursday afternoon we headed home happy. Our little boy has met more of his family and been initiated into his most Southern heritage.

2 COMMENTS:

Mya said...

Welcome back to the blogosphere :)

APRIL 6, 2008 1:53 PM

Grace said...

The story about GB introducing Daniel to the assembly is making me tear up. How wonderful. :-)

APRIL 14, 2008 3:07 PM