Monday, May 31st, the kids and I met up with my mom at their hotel. Once the car was packed, we said good-bye to Kevin, and loaded up. We started on our 14 hour journey to Sacramento. We got out just before 9 am. The kids did really well in the car, for the most part, and we arrived at my mom’s after 10 pm. The next day, June 1st, we were scheduled to head to Reno. My plan was to head over between the hours of 1-4 pm. This would be Jameson’s nap time and between Ella’s feedings. So I got up, got showered and ready, then started on the kids. I got Jameson bathed and dressed, then turned my attention to Ella. I got everything together to pack the car. My next step was to feed Jameson, then it would be time for Ella to eat again, and then head out immediately. Jameson came in and asked for me to take his shoes off. I did, but told him to stay inside if his shoes were off. Well, this is what I found in the backyard after I got Ella dressed…

I looked at my mom and just asked, “Really, Mom?” She looked at me and said, “What, he’s having fun?” Jameson looked at me and said so proudly, “I take my socks off!” First, I brought up to my mom how he just got out of the tub. Then I explained how when you are nursing, timing is a little bit more critical then when you give your baby a bottle. (One more reason to stop, right?) She saw my reasoning, and helped make lunch. At least Jameson knew to take his clothes off first, right? Jameson first had to help her water the plants…

Among other things around the yard.

I did get him redressed, fed, and in the car along with Ella. Both kids slept almost the whole way over. So all worked out in the end.  I also have to say, I did pack a swimsuit for Jameson. He never once wore it. He, in fact, refused when I tried. Therefore, it may still have the tags on it. So please don’t think I always just send my child out in a diaper or tell him to swim in his clothes. He did this on his own accord, and most the time, I was not happy his clothes were wet.