Making Memories with Madison: Mini-Vacation…to Omi and Pop-Pop’s house!

My mom had her spring break last week and I was able to ask off too (Maddie said it was OK if I took it easy for a few days) so we headed to Omi and Pop-Pop’s house! We haven’t been down to Georgetown since Thanksgiving so we were excited to go! Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that my child is a horrible traveler (UGH!) We had the DVD player that she got for Christmas hooked up and everything, but her attention didn’t last too long on it. She only slept about an hour and the rest she just whined off and on. She rarely has to be in the car for long periods, so I guess the older she gets the better it will be…or at least that is what I am hoping for. Also, she is so used to sleeping in her big crib at home that when she has to sleep in a pack-in-play she doesn’t do too good. It worked out great for me, though, because my mom slept in the room with her and took care of her if she woke up (Yes I am spoiled and have the greatest MOM ever)

I love being at my grandparent’s house for so many reasons, but now since I have a child it means a break from motherly duties. My entire family takes over and I love it. Omi steps right in and feeds Maddie, changes diapers, and entertains her for hours on end! My aunts and cousins loved having her there and Maddie just loved all the attention. She really had a great time getting into everything and exploring the new place. Omi and Pop-Pop have an incredible garden this year. I want to learn how to have a garden and one day I hope to have one half as good as theirs! It was so much fun eating right out of the garden every day. Maddie even helped pick strawberries…mostly the the ones that were NOT ready to be picked!

We spent a couple of afternoons just soaking in some rays by the pool. It was so nice to finally have some color on my skin! A few of us were even brave enough to jump in the swimming pool! It was freezing, but refreshing after being in the sun. Maddie splashed around in a sand box that we turned into a baby pool. There is no doubt that this child loves the water—we have known this since she was born. She had a great time playing with her cousins and as long as she is outside she is one happy girl!

The last full day we were there we headed to Pawleys to have lunch and spend time with my Aunt Neesie and Aunt Teresa. After lunch, while my mom was getting her hair done, my cousin Summer and I headed to the beach with Maddie for a few beach pictures. Maddie was wearing the most adorable outfit and I could not resist snapping some pictures! She loves the sand, but she has never been in THIS much sand! She had a ball and the first chance she got she ran right into the water and plopped down. Sometimes it scares me that she has no fear whatsoever. She is not timid when it comes to anything. I guess she is her father’s child! I am looking forward to taking her to the beach “for real” this summer.