Let's start with where we left off... sometime in Aug/Sept I think. You were almost 3 months old at the time. Now you are over 5 months old! You have changed so much that you're almost unrecognizable from the tiny, squeaky, helpless little things that you were then. You have changed so much, and you've also had so many experiences!
For example, in September you went on your first airplane ride. Boy, that was something we in equal parts anticipated and dreaded. I just didn't know how the heck we were going to make it through an airport and flight with you two in tow. I was worried about the air pressure and how your little bodies would handle it. And I was replaying several nightmare scenarios over and over in my head - one or both of you screaming in pain from the pressure, pooping in mid-flight, throwing up everywhere, the list goes on...
Luckily for us, your inauguration into the world of air travel was an easy one- just to Richmond, which is a short 1 hour flight. We were leaving in the morning so you slept at Ammamma and Thatha's apartment that night so that Dad and I could get some sleep. I still remember so clearly how you looked when we walked into their apartment to get you. You were both so alert and clearly so excited- you knew something was up!
In any event, you were perfect angels on that flight- really such good little babes. OK, Meera you DID have a projectile vomiting session that got all over the airplane seats and your dad. But it was so quiet and over and done with so quickly without a peep out of you, that it didn't even feel like such a big deal! You both just lay on our laps and either slept or looked around a bit. I was secretly bursting with pride with all of the comments we got as we paraded you through the airport and on the flight... And see for yourself how scrumptiously adorable you were:
Your trip to Richmond was actually the first time you met most of your dad's family, which was exciting in and of itself. Your Grandma Spencer picked us up at the airport and she was so thrilled to you see you and so tickled by your "jailbird" outfits. You did look ridiculously cute- not that I'm biased or anything.
Grandma and Grandpa held an "open house" for the family to come and check you out which was so much fun! They all came of course- your great grandma who is 92 and so thrilled to have 3 new great grandchildren this year, your uncles and aunts and cousins- they were all there. It was a really special day and your dad and I were so proud of you kids- you were well-behaved and sweet and just generally the darling little bebes that you are. You were definitely a huge hit amongst all of your little cousins too! They all wanted to touch you (which we had to restrict a bit) or at least look at you (which we were all for) and some of the older ones like Abby got to hold you a bit. Avery, the youngest of the Richmond lot, is a bit of a naughty little fella so his mom Jessica was super paranoid that he would hit you or something. She watched him like a hawk, which I found hilarious! (And he ended up being very well-behaved with you indeed).
It was a great trip overall- you guys were fab. Like you always are :-)
