Sunday, December 07, 2008
We made it home this evening, following an uneventful flight through Istanbul.
It was great to see Lauren (as well as Ann and Clark) again. We arrived home just as Lauren was getting up from her nap. She didn't say much at first, since she was still sleepy. She just moved between Mommy and Daddy's arms with a giant smile on her face.
As she woke up, she was back to her usual self -- running around the house giving hugs and kisses and saying "Chase me, Daddy!" and "Toss me, Daddy!" and "Look at me (being tossed), Mommy!"
We were expecting a little bit of separation anxiety while we were away, and hoping it wouldn't be *a lot*. However, we were blessed to find that Lauren didn't mind our absence much, even after our webcam chats -- though Clark did capture a picture of her looking inside the computer/tv cabinet wondering "Are Mommy and Daddy in there?"
I did notice that Lauren has been especially affectionate, with lots of hugs and kisses -- both spontaneous and on request -- which is a bit unusual for Lauren. We hope that practice is here to stay! :)
It was such a huge blessing for Clark and Ann to be willing to come up to windy and cold Chicago to stay with Lauren so we could take this trip! Lauren loved, loved, loved spending all the time playing with Grandma and Papa. (Don't worry Grandma Saundra and Grandpa Leslie, Lauren will be seen you soon, too!)
Tonight will be a fun night in, as we decorate a Christmas tree together with Clark and Ann before they leave on Tuesday.
Published by Jace Mouse
on Sunday, December 07, 2008 at 10:00 PM.
It was great to see Lauren (as well as Ann and Clark) again. We arrived home just as Lauren was getting up from her nap. She didn't say much at first, since she was still sleepy. She just moved between Mommy and Daddy's arms with a giant smile on her face.
As she woke up, she was back to her usual self -- running around the house giving hugs and kisses and saying "Chase me, Daddy!" and "Toss me, Daddy!" and "Look at me (being tossed), Mommy!"
We were expecting a little bit of separation anxiety while we were away, and hoping it wouldn't be *a lot*. However, we were blessed to find that Lauren didn't mind our absence much, even after our webcam chats -- though Clark did capture a picture of her looking inside the computer/tv cabinet wondering "Are Mommy and Daddy in there?"I did notice that Lauren has been especially affectionate, with lots of hugs and kisses -- both spontaneous and on request -- which is a bit unusual for Lauren. We hope that practice is here to stay! :)
It was such a huge blessing for Clark and Ann to be willing to come up to windy and cold Chicago to stay with Lauren so we could take this trip! Lauren loved, loved, loved spending all the time playing with Grandma and Papa. (Don't worry Grandma Saundra and Grandpa Leslie, Lauren will be seen you soon, too!)
Tonight will be a fun night in, as we decorate a Christmas tree together with Clark and Ann before they leave on Tuesday.
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Welcome home! Next time I'm up there I would love to see your photos. Liz, you need to start scrapbooking, ha ha ha!
BTW, was this a trip through Park? Jace, you seemed so well informed, until you mentioned Jackson, ha ha ha!