Florida: Day One & Two

We've been back from sunny Florida for over a week but I'm just now able to upload photos and recount our vacation.

***Readers should be warned that this post will include details of poop!***

The evening before our group headed out, Andy called to inform me that Gabe had just experienced his largest and most explosive diaper to date. If not for Gabe's unusual 'output' he displayed no signs of feeling under the weather. So, we were pretty sure it was a fluke. Unfortunately Gabe woke up in the middle of the night with the same results and then again in the morning. We were getting off to a messy start, but pushed forward; sunny skies and 80* weather were beckoning us.

Our plane left at 11:20 am and we arrived at 6:20 pm (est), that's seven straight hours on a plane with an explosive toddler. Sweet Gabe was on his best behavior the entire flight, no tears or bursts of emotion but there was plenty of poop. Andy took on the role of Super Dad changing Gabe's diaper multiple times, once his entire outfit on what can best be described as a T.V. tray. Little Gabe didn't know where to fit his extremities and held his arms up during the process. At one point during the flight Gabe was peacefully asleep when his tummy woke him. The results spread up his back, sweet little guy was so tired that he just leaned over and attempted to continue sleeping. Unfortunately there was turbulence and changing Gabe at just that moment wasn't realistic. With few options I had to wipe what I could of the mess into the provided motion sickness bag and wait for the trip to smooth out so Andy could once again take Gabe to the lavatory. All the tight quarters and excess moisture created a pretty bad diaper rash, but somehow we all survived.

Eventually we did get off the plane and check into our hotel. Craig and Andy went on a food run while Julie and I set up the rooms. We were all ready for a good nights sleep and thankfully Gabe obliged.

The next morning we familiarized ourselves with the surrounding area, purchased groceries and checked into our long term condos.

Most of the residence at Vacation Village were retirees from New Jersey, we thought Gabe looked the part in his plaid shorts and navy socks. Our first night Craig and Andy grilled out while Gabe enjoyed the warm weather and worked up a sweat.

One of the highlights of the trip for Gabe was the large jacuzzi tub in his Grandma and Grandpa's room.

More to come later...