I got this crazy idea that the kids and I would go to Texarkana for spring break this year. Larry's sisters and the kids were going to be there and I thought how much fun, plus other kids to entertain my kids, how perfect. The only problem...the drive.
We have not driven to Texarkana since having Natalie. Larry and I just shuddered at the thought of 8+ hours in the car with our two kids. But fun won out this time, so we sucked it up. The drive really was not that bad. Please do not think I am crazy enough to drive by myself with two kids. Larry drove with us and stayed a day and then flew out to do business elsewhere.
We got up early Sunday morning, the time changed was not helping us at all. We were on the road by 7:45am and by 8:10am, Carter asked for the first time, "Are we there yet?" Poor guy just did not realize how long he was going to be in the car. Every little town we drove into for the first two hours, Carter would ask, "Are we there yet?" We finally convinced him it was going to be a while and to stop asking that question. I had to admit, it was pretty funny every time he asked, plus Larry was getting a bit annoyed, which makes it better.
The kids did awesome in the car! We got to Texarkana right around 4pm. Carter knew we were going to Gran and Papa's house, but he did not know his cousins were going to be there. He was so excited! We spent the rest of the day playing outside, riding bikes and kicking the soccer ball around.
Monday was kind of yucky weather in Texarkana, so the big kids went to the movies, Natalie napped with Gran and Carter and I went to meet a friend at Chick-fil-a to play.
Tuesday was much nicer and warmer. Larry flew out that morning and the rest of us loaded up in the cars and headed to Larry's aunt and uncles, Chuck and Susi, for a few hours. Chuck and Susi live outside of Texarkana and raise sheep. Oh the kids had a ball chasing the sheep and running through the fields. When it was time to leave, Natalie fell asleep before we even pulled back on the main road. I left my flash drive in Texarkana with all the pictures, so I will have to post at a later date.
Tuesday was also Papa's birthday, so we had a birthday party that night for him. Carter again like all birthdays, did not understand why there was not a bounce house or games, but he was happy with cake and ice cream. He is so funny about birthdays still, he just does not understand why adults do not have fun parties like he did.
Wednesday, we got up and went to the park to play and have a picnic. The kids had a great time running around and feeding the ducks. Gran, Natalie and I stopped by a really good friend's house before heading home from the park. Judy is our prayer warrior, without her and her prayers, I do not know where we would be and if Natalie would be here with us today. Judy is an amazing spiritual person and very special to our family. We love you, Judy!
Wednesday afternoon the big kids went roller skating, while Natalie took and nap and Carter had quiet time. I can not image putting Carter on roller skates ever. He is such a boy, he would just plow into people I am sure.
Gran did a little search and rescue mission Wednesday afternoon as well. Zac lost his shoes Monday night. We spent forever looking for them and even offered a reward to the kids if they found them. Eventually, Wal-Mart won and we bought new shoes on Tuesday. Zac kept saying Natalie took the shoes. We look everywhere, we thought, except...the trash can outside. That is right Natalie threw Zac's shoes in the trash. Not only Zac's shoes, but Ashley's shoes and Carter's toy train. She saw a trash and thought it needed to be filled, I guess...sneaky, sneaky.
Papa and Carter had their special evening together at none other than Chucki Cheese. Carter loves that place and thinks it is his and Papa's special place. That is fine with me, just so long as I do not have to go. Thank you Papa for handling that for me!
Thursday, Larry's sisters took off shortly after 9am and we stayed until about 12:30pm. After the first crew left, we had a friend of our come over to play for about an hour. They have a little boy who is Carter age and little girl who is about a month younger than Natalie. Everyone had a ball playing together.
The kids and I got on the road around 12:30 to head to Dallas. Do not think for one minute I would be driving home by myself, oh no. Larry met us in Dallas and we spent Thursday night in Dallas and Friday morning Natalie had her ENT follow up from her ear tubes surgery.
The kids and start off on the drive and Natalie immediately fell asleep. I thought this was going to be a short 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive. We were not even 20 minutes outside of Texarkana when we came to a complete stand still for 45 minutes. You heard that right people. I was just praying Carter was not going to tell him he need to go potty. When we finally got through throw , Natalie woke up. I am sure Carter talking super loud had nothing to do with it. A total of 4 hours, two pit stops and Carter talking (I really mean talking) the whole way, we picked Larry up from the airport.
My brother, Holly and the kids drove into Addison where we were staying to hang out for the night. We had dinner and then the kids played together. We had a lot of fun and it was really cool getting to go from one set of cousins to the next, Carter loved it!
Natalie ENT appointment went great! She is hearing a whole lot better. I have never set through one of those hearing tests before, what a cool way to do it. Natalie is hearing the soft sounds, but not 100% sure where they are coming from. They said this can be common after not hearing for a while. Her brain still has to get use to the tubes and the 2 good ears. We go back in 6 months for another check up. Natalie does have a sinus infection, however. We got medication for that and I hope that clears up her congestion and cough.
We had a great spring break or Cousins Week! Carter has been asking none stop when are we going to see everyone again and can they come over to play this afternoon. We are still working on the fact they do not live here and can't just come for the afternoon. He misses his cousin's to say the least.
Since, I so nicely left my flash drive in Texarkana with all the pictures, I will see if someone can email me a couple of cute ones and post later this week.
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