traveling together - day 1

Jace was so much better so we decided to go for it. We packed the car and made the trip to Angel Fire, NM with Joel. I was nervous about the drive (4 hours without stops). I wasn't sure how Jace would do and how much longer the drive would be with the stops that Jace needed.

It went well. Jace was ready for a nap when we got started just before noon. However, once we got on the road I was surprised that he did not fall asleep. He was talking and playing until just outside Monument. Then he started screaming and was only comforted when I would reach over my seat and hold his hand. This was not safe or comfortable for me so we stopped. Jace walked around and got some animal crackers then I rode in the back seat with him.

We stopped at Pueblo for lunch with Tim (who was driving the equipment truck). At the restaurant Jace made friends with an adorable 3 year old girl at the next table who introduced herself as a princess. She held his hand and walked him around after they both finished lunch. This was adorable but problematic because they could not agree on a speed or direction.

After lunch Jace fell asleep in the car and napped most of the rest of the way to NM. It was as good a trip as we could have asked for. We are all (Tim, Joel, Jace and I) staying in a condo in Angel Fire. The accommodations are very comfortable with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath and a kitchen. It is nice to be together.

Tim is great with Jace. He is so used to spending time with his nephew (Javin is almost 2). Jace loves the attention and was thrilled when Tim let him play on the computer.