Oh today was a great day! Ellie and I loaded up the kids and the dog and we went for a hike. It was so good to get back onto the trail and smell that wonderful smell that you only get in the woods. We just headed out to Tiger Mountain and though it took us about a hour longer to get onto the trail then we planned
We just did an easy little trail and meandered at a nice slow pace but it was enough to make me sweat and get my heart rate up…thank god! Zoe was SO HAPPY to be running around out there with us. I even tried b-feeding F from the sling and it actually worked pretty well so now I know that is an option if need be!!! (ellie has a picture so i’ll post when she sends it to me!)
We turned around just in time…the kids were starting to melt down a little bit and the rain was just starting to fall….got back to the car and fed everyone and all was good.
It is amazing what fresh air does for us all. Fiona is so much more content if we’ve been out for a walk…she even sat AWAKE in her car seat all the way home and didn’t cry once….something that rarely occurs….she hates her car seat and cries till she falls asleep…which only happens if we make it to a freeway so there is no stop and go. And now she is laying in her crib laughing at her mobile.
Theresa and Jonah are coming to stay tonight through the weekend. Greg will be home Wed. I can’t wait till he get’s back!
oh yes.. the fresh air does wonders for our brood too!!! Glad you got out … I think each successful outing helps to build confidence!!! CONGRATS!