Sunny Shine and Grandparents

So, the trip was long. And t started when we woke up at 3:30AM and got picked up for he airport at 4AM. Getting through security and on the plane was fine. We are pretty adept at pulling the autism card at security and going to the front of the line, which is good, because the line was long and the two minutes we had to wait were tough for Sam. Then we sat on the tarmac for a while due to some computer malfunction. The kids were great on the first flight. Then we had a three plus hour layover in L.A.That was hard. But the last flight was short and easy and we made it. One thing that has proven difficult in the past is waiting for the bags with the kids and getting the rental car. So we have come up with a solution that works pretty well. The Palm Springs airport is small and is partially outside in the middle. And there's a park. So M goes to take care of bags and car and I go to the park. That was all fine until The Little Person got sand in his eyes. How you ask? I don't know. Is that wrong?

After I washed the sand out by splashing water in his face, M called and said he couldn't get a cart. First he didn't have change and then the machine didn't work. So we walked with the kids and the four bags out to the rental car. AWESOME. I may or may not have dragged a bag or two. Once we are in the car, we're golden. Except The Little Person usually cries. The whole way to Grandma's house. But not this time. He did TALK the whole way, but that's another story. So the kids did well; they both carried their own backpacks, and the Little Person didn't cry. Sam fell asleep a little before 6PM, and at first the plan was to wake him up at 7 and keep him up for a few hours before putting him to bed. But nobody had the heart to wake him, so M finally carried him off to bed and put him out of his misery. Then he slept till 12:30AM, 2:30, 3:30 and 4. Finally Grandma came to my rescue and we slept till 7! Lazy day with playing in the backyard and going to the big pool. Sam took a nap before lunchtime, so he should be good to go tonight. Afternoon rest/movie for the kids and reading a book in the casita time for Mommy. And golf cart rides for all!

Sam refuses to put on shorts other than his bathing suit, but I will try to get a good picture of him to upload, hopefully with a good view of his missing teeth.

I am just about caught up on trashy magazines. I found out that Oprah was gay and Tori Spelling is anorexic. Go figure!