dual personalities

Darling Katie and I made it back home in one piece — for the most part. I think both of our nerves are a bit frayed. I didn’t manage to do much back at work because Katie was all out of sorts and would get very upset if I was not in her sight. I think after a fun weekend with a relaxed, happy mommy and lots of extra attention, she was a little bit like:

What, mommy is back on her laptop?

I feel you, Katie.

Since we have already reported the play-by-play of all the fun we had over the weekend, I thought I’d share how we did on the airplane. While being in crowds in an enclosed space after 13 months of…not doing that…was a bit much, I was happy to find that you can still depend on the kindness of strangers. I was able to tote Katie, a suitcase, and a huge diaper bag with me through the airport and onto the airplane and into a window seat only because several people offered to carry my bags, make room for us to move around, and pick up various items from beneath their seats over and over again.

Katie spent most of her time in the air like this:

but no one so much as gave us the side eye. Instead, they gave us lots of compliments: on Katie’s cool demeanor, peekaboo skills, leopard-print attire, etc.

Well, I have to agree. It is gratifying to know that this “pandemic baby” can handle being out in the world — and that the world is not totally terrible!

Until our next adventure, we will be readjusting to our quiet routine: unpacking baskets, practicing standing, and holding conversations with clown bear.