I don't know about Will, but Edie and I needed a weekend away. Sure, she had a cold, gave me her cold, and also cut a tooth while we were there, the sum total of which made the nights less than restful. But the experience was still therapeutic overall.
One of the best things was seeing her light up when in these new situations. And they did not need to be exciting. Just new. Sitting on the hotel bed with a single rattle while I got ready in the morning made her happier than sitting on her in-home activity mat, which is outfitted by countless toys, books, and stuffed animals. Want to drink a soy chai in peace? Aim your baby at crowds walking by and let her practice her arm flapping hellos and sip away. By day, Edie was a happy, happy camper.
The nights involved lights out by 8:30, Will and I watching The Sopranos on his laptop with headphones like fugitives in the corner of the hotel room, and many many minutes turned to hours of pacing with a teething, stuffed-up baby. But there are no photos of that. So enjoy the far cuter images of Miss Baby Congeniality.
She is rolling with the changes, isn't she? Edie takes this all in with interest and enthusiasm. Of course, bad nights are followed with long naps during day (sometimes) to catch up, but parents get to stay tired.
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