So we left on Friday and drove the 4 hours to a town that has tourism once a year, during the Spudman. Burley, Idaho. It actually was nice and quaint. We set our tent up along with about 20 other families in a park off the main road, across from one of the transition stations.
It actually would have been fine . . . except I am NOT a camper (tent camper) especially not with a baby. After this trip my opinion on the topic was reaffirmed!
We cosily settled in for an early bedtime because the guys were waking up at 5 am to get to their stations on time. Boston did great for the first 2.5 hours. So she slept from 8:30-11:00pm. Then she started to stir. Without a crib she quickly crawled between me and Andrew and started saying . . . Dadd- ie. (Very cute, but very loud in a silent park with very serious athletes wanting to get very serious sleep).
I bet you all know where this is going. So good-ol' Mom (non-triathlon participant) heroically tried to silence and put the baby back to sleep. She gets kicked, whacked (un-intentionally), and hair-pulled in the process.
12 am- Still awake.
1 am- Still awake with baby getting louder.
2 am- Mom gives up. Plays with baby in car (so she doesn't keep everyone else up) for 3 HOURS, at which time baby finally decides it is night-time and she is tired.
5-6am- Sleep.
6am- Everyone up.
If my addition is right that means dear sweet Boston let me (MOM) sleep a total of 3.5 hours. It was a blast!
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Besides that little set back it was a good day. The sister-in-laws were great and we had a fun time running from station to station together. I actually was able to function and Andrew did awesome for his first Olympic distance triathlon. You swim 1 mile, bike approx. 25 miles, and run a 10k. It is pretty grueling. It was nice to be there to support him but unfortunately I think in coming years he might be making the trip alone unless a hotel is furnished.
I have attached some photos of him for your enjoyment.
9 comments:
love it! i agree! my idea of camping is a night at the marriott! :)
Welcome to the blogging world Jess! You're off to a great start with all your fun posts. Pass along a big congrats to Andrew on the Spud Man. That really is amazing! He needs to drag Scott along with him next year!
My girlfriends brother did that race and it's a awesome, if I ever get in shape (never) I would love to do that.
hey I just checked our old e-mail and saw that you started a blog. I'm excited. I love staying intouch this way. Looks like you guys have been having fun. Boston is darling... I loved the picture with the cowboy har on. well stay in touch and I will add you to our blog list!!!
Hey Jessica! Its Sarah (Bagley) Hogan...I randomly came across your blog somehow and I was so excited! Your little family is so cute and your daughter is darling!! Keep in touch...alandsar.blogspot.com
It was great to see you guys last night! Kendra has a secret desire to participate in a triathlon. It sounds like a lot of fun besides all the swimming, running, biking, and staying up all night with Boston :) You’re a trooper!!!
Look who I ran into! Small blogging world after all. I hope you don't mind if I check out your blog once in a while!
Are you ever going to post again? I need to be updated! ha ha
Way to sacrifice Jess so that Andrew could get some sleep :) Oh so funny!
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