Sorry for the long lull between posts! So much has been going on, I'll have to divide this update into two!
In mid-May, we made a trip down to my parent's house in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with my stepdad and brother for a little mini-vacation. It was the first time since my mom passed away, so I admit I had some mixed feelings about going, but we all had a great time and really enjoyed spending time with each other.
It was Aiden's very first time on an airplane, and he did great! We scheduled our flights so that they corresponded with his regular feeding time, so after a bottle he basically napped or played quietly the rest of the way! We had many passengers comment about what an "angel" Aiden was. He really was great, but I also think the crying babies on the plane made him look even better. Thanks to everyone for the great flying advice! A special shout out to Aunt Josefina for calming my nerves that morning!
At the airport before our flight out. Aiden was officially "Property of Southwest". =)
We did, however, learn that next time we fly we need to allot a lot more time at the airport before the flight. Aside from having to check Aiden in at the airport to get a special boarding pass, it took forever to get through security! The main holdup was because my breastmilk apparently has a high zinc content, which happens to be a main component for explosives. YIKES!
Here's a picture of Aiden by the pool with Uncle Brian. My brother spent a day at Walt Disney World and got Aiden his first pair of Micky Mouse ears!!
Here's Aiden decked out in his Disney gear, all courtesy of Uncle Brian.
Here's a cute shot of Aiden by the pool. It was his first time in the water and he loved it! Poor guy though, it was so hot in Florida and he's all decked out in his swim gear. Luckily the pool was refreshingly cool!
A rare family picture with all three of us!
Daddy and Aiden in the pool
Mommy and Aiden, poolside!
Here's a cute video of Aiden in the pool with Daddy. He definitely was a bit confused when we initially put him in, but he quickly warmed up to the idea and even spent some time kicking away!
Florida was the perfect first big trip for Aiden. My parents' good friends, Ray and Carrie, and their daughter Stephanie were so wonderful and set the house up for Aiden. We had a pack n' play, tummy time mats, a swing, toys, towels, everything! It was so great to have a nice home away from home!
Things I learned from this trip:
1. Flying with a baby is easy, as long as it is planned appropriately.. and you have a bottle and toys ready.
2. I pack WAY too much. Aiden only wore about 1/4 of the things I brought for him
3. Check the car seat and the stroller at the gate (versus at the counter), your belongings are cared for much better!
4. Don't eat a lot of meat, seafood or dairy before having to check your breastmilk... too much zinc
5. Blue Lizard suntan lotion is the way to go for infants under 6 months =)
Where are we going next?? =)
