Jaxon did soooooo good with all of the driving we did. He watched lots of movies, played with his toys, and LOVED looking out the windows to see all the wildlife.
Next up was Old Faithful!! I have never been to Yellowstone before, so this was all new and exciting for me and Jaxon. We got there a few minutes after an eruption, so we walked around and waited for a good hour before the next one! We didn't mind though, we were all ready to be out of that truck!
*Side Story*
{I became "one of those moms" on this trip. The first time I saw the backpack leash things for toddlers I scoffed, glared at those moms and said to myself "I will NEVER use one of those on my child. How hard is it to just keep track of your kid? Hold their hand? Or stick them in a stroller?" Well after hearing about the trails and walkways at the parks, and the fact that Jaxon is a "runner", I decided to buy one. It took everything thing in me to put my pride down enough to purchase it. Soon as I got home I tried it on Jaxon and he LOVED it! He calls it his monkey "bat-packt"! Once we got there I was still sooooo hesitant to actually put it on him in public. But let me tell you, for things like this, we loved having it! He was able to do a lot more walking, and I was able to actually look around a little and enjoy myself. Instead of stressing about him running off or falling off the walkways. As soon as we got out of the car he asked for us to put it on! Now, let me say, for trips to the mall or Target, they still seem excessive to me. But, like many things when it comes to parenting, I once again ate my words! So judge me if you want, (trust me I got lots of crusties, glares, and some giggles) but I do not regret having it one bit for this trip!}
The biggest problem we had was sleeping! We went with Joel's parents, and all slept in a trailer. Jaxon stayed up late, and woke up early! It was a little rough on all of us! But during the day he took pretty good naps! He would totally crash by 1-2pm, no matter where we were!
After more driving, we went and looked at more hot springs. I LOVED all of them! But I did have a favorite.... Sapphire Pool!
The rest were all really cool too!! Just not as deep and blue!
That was the "quick" recap of Day 2! Busy... but soooo fun! He was having the time of his life... can ya tell? :)
Next up was Old Faithful!! I have never been to Yellowstone before, so this was all new and exciting for me and Jaxon. We got there a few minutes after an eruption, so we walked around and waited for a good hour before the next one! We didn't mind though, we were all ready to be out of that truck!
*Side Story* {I became "one of those moms" on this trip. The first time I saw the backpack leash things for toddlers I scoffed, glared at those moms and said to myself "I will NEVER use one of those on my child. How hard is it to just keep track of your kid? Hold their hand? Or stick them in a stroller?" Well after hearing about the trails and walkways at the parks, and the fact that Jaxon is a "runner", I decided to buy one. It took everything thing in me to put my pride down enough to purchase it. Soon as I got home I tried it on Jaxon and he LOVED it! He calls it his monkey "bat-packt"! Once we got there I was still sooooo hesitant to actually put it on him in public. But let me tell you, for things like this, we loved having it! He was able to do a lot more walking, and I was able to actually look around a little and enjoy myself. Instead of stressing about him running off or falling off the walkways. As soon as we got out of the car he asked for us to put it on! Now, let me say, for trips to the mall or Target, they still seem excessive to me. But, like many things when it comes to parenting, I once again ate my words! So judge me if you want, (trust me I got lots of crusties, glares, and some giggles) but I do not regret having it one bit for this trip!}
The biggest problem we had was sleeping! We went with Joel's parents, and all slept in a trailer. Jaxon stayed up late, and woke up early! It was a little rough on all of us! But during the day he took pretty good naps! He would totally crash by 1-2pm, no matter where we were!
After more driving, we went and looked at more hot springs. I LOVED all of them! But I did have a favorite.... Sapphire Pool!
The rest were all really cool too!! Just not as deep and blue!
That was the "quick" recap of Day 2! Busy... but soooo fun! He was having the time of his life... can ya tell? :)
2 comments:
Sapphire Pool is my favorite too! We have the exact same backpack. I too was hesitant about it but they are perfect for the zoo and Yellowstone Park. I never use mine in stores either. I totally know how you feel!
Your trip looks so fun! I love Yellowstone and the Tetons. I've always felt the same about those backpacks, but there are definately times (like that) that they are perfect. You look great Liana!
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