So, we got back 2 weeks ago from our first ever White Christmas, first long-haul flight together and first long-haul flight with Griffin. Plus, my first holiday season away from my family, as we spent the 3-week holiday with my in-laws in California and Vancouver.
Instead of talking about the actual trip highlights, I thought I'd list down first my favourite moments, not necessarily big moments but certain special memories that i would like to remember:
1. Achievement Unlocked: All the moments we proved to ourselves we can take care of Griffin all on our own, ranging from feeding him (which usually meant we had to take turns eating because our little explorer preferred to wander off instead of sitting on a high chair), bathing him (I would bathe him and Dennis would dress him), keeping him entertained and caring for him when he had the runs from Canada's glacier water. I was prepared for fights/disagreements with Dennis but I'm happy to report we were such a good team!
2. No trip to Cali is complete without theme parking!!! : Our trip to theme parks, especially to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Love love love it!
3. Canada the Cold: Freezing our butts off in Canada, witnessing our first snow together, being at Lianne's wedding reception, reuniting with my childhood friends, visiting my mom's relatives who we haven't seen in years, visiting Ikea Canada, taking Griffin around.
Bottom line, it was a 24-day uninterrupted mommy-and-family time, and I loved it! Ignore my whines about being tired, (although I really was), but it was such a special time to be a full-time parent. I also loved how clingy Griffin was to me, more than usual, maybe because he was in an unfamiliar place, but I looooved it. I am also proud of what we have accomplished together, with our marriage intact! Haha! Dennis is a great partner, and now I can honestly say, we really are a good team :)
Now I'm back to the daily grind, and it's a really busy time at work. I hope I'll get some free time to sort out my mind and jot down the best moments of the trip. If not that, then I hope I get to finish our Fotogra book on it. Pray I am given the time and chance to do so! :p
