Sunday, August 31, 2008
Edmund Meets Aunt Becca
Yesterday Steven and I put a sleeping Edmund in the car. When Edmund awoke he found himself in Lynchburg, VA where we had traveled to meet Edmund's Aunt Becca and to see his Grandma Kay Kay. When we arrived at Panera, the meeting place of choice, Edmund was greeted for the first time by his boisterous aunt. His initial reaction was one of confusion, although this seems to be his initial reaction to anyone new. Eventually Edmund decided Aunt Becca was very entertaining and gave her a great big smile. Edmund was ravenous after a two hour car ride, so Aunt Becca did the honors of feeding Master Edmund. As Edmund thinks the moon of anyone who feeds him, the two soon became fast friends.
After wearing out our welcome at Panera, we again loaded a sleeping Edmund into the car. When Edmund awoke this time, he found himself wandering the Lynchburg Mall. Steven commented that there must not be much to do in Lynchburg if the tiny mall is the local hangout. I have a feeling he is right. While at the mall we made a stop in Baby Gap. I mainly go to Baby Gap to drool enviously over the miniature, trendy clothes. Edmund, or his mom as the case may be, hit the jackpot though because Grandma Kay Kay and Aunt Becca were present to spoil him. That's what grandmas and aunts do best. Becca helped to pick out an adorable argyle sweater vest, pants, and matching argyle socks. If Edmund wasn't the best dressed baby on the block he certainly will be now.
By the end of our tour of the Lynchburg Mall Edmund was again sleeping. The next time Edmund awoke he found himself in the Lynchburg Olive Garden. It occurred to me that a baby must get quite confused if he constantly wakes up in a new place. That or he thinks that people teleport to get to their destinations. Just think, he went to sleep in Chapel Hill and awoke in Virginia. If only I could travel long distances without the monotony of a long car ride. We all enjoyed our time at the Olive Garden, especially Steven who claims it as his favorite restaurant. Edmund entertained our table by giving everyone his world famous grins. Eventually we had to say good-bye after an all too short visit. Edmund had a great time, however, and is already begging for another visit with his aunt and grandma.