KC Aversion

So the only explanation for Jace's totally wacky, out-of-character behavior on our trip is a Kansas City Aversion. It really makes sense. Jace arrived in KC Friday afternoon and had a pretty good time entertaining (a.k.a. being the center of attention) Aunt Erin's friends. He even was able to stay up until nearly 11 p.m to watch the fireworks. Jace loved the fireworks but promptly fell asleep the minute he was in his carseat on the way to the hotel. Problem. Mommy and Daddy have no choice but to wake him up to go upstairs and get ready for bed. This is where it all goes to pot. We have a screaming 18-month old who doesn't know where he is and is being awakened after 30 minutes of sleep at 11 p.m. So after quite a bit of crying, Jace finally calms down and falls asleep. Ahhh, Mommy hits the hay for a nice long night of slumber......until 5:30 a.m. when her slumber is interrupted by none other than JACE! Yes, your math is correct--that means less than 7 hours of sleep for the prince! Let's just say the trip went downhill from there. Saturday afternoon Jace spent the afternoon on the plaza dining and shopping with Mommy and Daddy and Aunt Erin and Tom. Ooooh...not a happy boy. Sunday, Jace was able to get together with his friend Preston and go to a super cool farm/zoo type thingy. Ordinarily, this is something Jace would be so psyched about, but not on this day. Monday morning, Jace met Preston again but this time at a children's museum. It also was very cool and although Jace was somewhat happier, he still wasn't his normal, happy-go-lucky self that we all know and love. Jace perked up somewhat later in the afternoon while he was having lunch with Aunt Erin. Of course it could have been that he was so proud of himself for sitting in a booster seat at a restaurant for the very first time. So after such a tumultuous weekend, one would think a 5-hour trip home would be exactly what the Dr. DIDN'T order but of course Jace never ceases to amaze us. He was wonderful on the trip home, staying awake until about 45 minutes from home. He was happy and content to eat Micky D's and read his books. Who knows???
And before pictures, Mommy must mention what a model dog Ozzy was the entire time he was in KC. He stayed with his cousin Kona (at Aunt Erin's) and had a great time. Kona is quite a bit smaller than Ozzy right now, which threw Oz for a loop at first. It took only a little while however, for Ozzy to figure out how to play with such a little guy. It was very funny to witness, for the first time in history, a dog that wanted to play more than Ozzy. Kona is only a couple of months old so he could have played all day. Ozzy was a little....shall we say annoyed... at times. Ahhh karma. Kona is quite the cutie though (Daddy would have brought him home in a heartbeat) and very, very smart--maybe even a genius.

Whew, it's hot dude!

Having a snack at the museum.....note the look on Jace's face---this was his permanent expression on our trip.

Helping Daddy with the bags

J and P holding hands--It has already been discussed with Preston's Mommy that this one will be pulled out at graduation parties.

Jace and Mommy going to the Plaza.

Kona and Ozzy having fun

Checking out the cows

Jace enjoying a beer at the fireworks. Ok so it was empty........hmmm perhaps a full one would have resulted in a happier child?

Jace and Daddy feeding the goats a bottle.

The happy family--Aunt Erin, Tom, and Kona

Kona giving Jace a smooch

Jacer, back to his old self on the way home



And last, but definitely not least! This has nothing to do with our trip but Mommy just HAD to share. So this picture was on the cover of one of her gossip magazines. This is a photo of the guy with the best pecs. The other day Mommy had it out and was reading it and Jace came up, looked at that pic, pointed, and said 'Daddy'. No offense to Daddy but Mommy howled with laughter. Of course Daddy has great pecs too!