Two things that Jeremy was worried about when we planned our Kansas trip (see following posts):
1) us being gone for his birthday 2) missing the fair
I felt bad about the first one, too, and almost cut the trip short. Why did I feel so bad? Well, last year I totally forgot his birthday. I didn’t just forget to get a card, I flat out forgot it. Nope, I didn’t see the notification on facebook. Nope, I didn’t remember that it falls on a national day of remembrance. Nope, I didn’t look at my calendar. He had to remind me. Yep, I am the wife. Yep, the women usually remember. However, I will be the first to admit that my husband is much better at remembering dates and finding good gifts. I am horrible at the gifts, but I do usually remember birthdays! So, I had some making up to do. What did I do? Well, I mailed a card while on vacation without forgetting; I called him on his birthday in the morning; Madison and I made pumpkin muffins in honor of him while we were away; I scheduled child care so we could go out on a date this weekend; and I looked for (but didn’t buy because I wasn’t sure which one he wanted) a golf bag for him. I at least am close to making up for last year.
Okay, so the second one… He enjoys the fair much more than I do. BUT I did want Madison to have a chance to go and see animals again and just experience the fair. So, we flew into Cleveland about noon, ate lunch, traveled back while the girls slept, and went to the fair before ever going home. It was well worth it. It was a beautiful day. Madison loved seeing the animals. The only hitch in the plan was that I didn’t have warm water for Ellie’s bottle or any baby food for supper. I solved the first one by asking the Lerch’s Donut stand for some hot water (they sell coffee) and then asking the sno cone guys for some ice to cool it down. Everyone was very helpful. The second problem was not so easily solved, so we just went home. Which was a good idea considering we wanted to get the girls to bed at a decent time. Here are some pictures of the Fair.
We are home and settling in. We went to the farm auction this morning because Madison was disappointed that we didn’t see the cows at the fair. They have taken good naps, and we are back on track!
2 comments:
looks like you had a great time, Erin!! and, you had success on the plane too!! AWESOME!! So fun for you to have special times with family, when I watch or hear of you doing such things, it reminds that you can be close to your cousins when you live states away...it gives me hope for my kids!!:) Love ya friend, we will catch up soon! I would have enjoyed taking my kiddos to the wayne county fair! :) (my sis was big on that for her kids, i am probably more like you, but if i was there, I would too!)
Thanks for the last several posts, Erin. It was good to see your last week in pictures. You were very courageous to take that kind of a trip with those two little girls. I'm glad it went well for you. It meant so much to Great-Grandpa Jantzen.
MOM E
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