...and we're off!!
The Olsons are on our way to Minneapolis. It's not a big trip, but it is the first time (if my memory serves me correctly) that we've traveled as a family of four together WITHOUT any doctor visits on the itinerary.
Tonight, we're in Fargo, and in the morning we leave for Minneapolis for a couple of days of fun. As parents of a special needs child, it's easy to just stay at home where things are convenient, but I feel like it's important to leave our comfort zone and enjoy life outside of our little happy bubble. Sure, it's not easy preparing Natalie's special food, or keeping her medicine cold, or transporting her wheelchair...but Natalie loves the new adventures. She used to scream endlessly while in her car seat, but today she didn't make a peep as we drove the four hours to Fargo.
On the other hand....
...our sweet little Calvin can't stand to be strapped down in a car...even with his beloved movie "Cars" running on a loop in the DVD player.
Thankfully, we made it to Fargo in the late afternoon with only one "peeing in the pants" incident. Oops. Calvin was quite excited to head to the pool!
He finished off the night with a couple of slices of pizza! What a great day!
Uncle Greg and Auntie Tahnee stopped by to say hi tonight and read a couple of bedtime stories. I wish they lived closer, but we're glad they're in Fargo since we're here often.
Sorry I don't have many pictures of Natalie today. I'll get more of her tomorrow...I'm looking forward to a beautiful day with my beautiful family in MSP!
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