Necessary staycation

Well, here we are, thanking God there was a way we could escape the heat. After a really long day yesterday, this pregnant girl knew things were going to go south if she did not get some sleep, relief, and air conditioning. We packed up the necessities and found the most affordable place we could with air conditioning, a fridge, a laundry room, free high speed wifi, an indoor pool, and free breakfast. If you are ever in a pinch like this, www.travelportland.com is a great option to help you navigate through the vast number of choices for hotels around the area.

We walked in and the front desk staff gave me a knowing nod, as if to say, “ya, we get why you are here.” My gigantic belly and crying toddler with very red cheeks pretty much said it all. We all slept well, and had some breakfast. Tarver is off to work, and Xander and I took a swim in the pool, and are now doing laundry. This may seem like a normal day to most of you around the country, and even here in Portland, but let me tell you, with the way I was feeling yesterday: I thought I was going to have a baby at 32 weeks. Yikes! I am so thankful for today.

Thanks to those who made it possible for us to be here, you know who you are.

Now, Portland friends, we are here enjoying this cool air. Who else is in? Anyone need a swim? I hope Xander isn’t too bummed that we will be spending his 2nd birthday here. I think he’s pretty happy, but a little sad that we had to leave his train tracks and table at home. At least he got to bring the trains with him!