Bermuda Babymoon

Dear Mischief,
The day after your baby shower, we had to wake up super early to head to Bermuda.  It wasn't difficult to get out of bed, because you kept me awake all night for the very first time.  I couldn't blame you though, you had an exciting day, and you were about to go on your very first airplane ride.

You did great on the plane, and in two short hours we were in Bermuda.

Our Hotel: The Fairmont Southhampton

Our first day there, your Daddy got some great news - he got a raise and a promotion!  I was so proud of him and we immediately went out to celebrate all the wonderful things we have going on in our life together.

Dad's flight of Bermuda-brewed beers

Someday you will appreciate how hard he works, and you will always know that he is going to do his best to take care of you.  Every day in Bermuda he got picked up for work at 7 a.m., while you and I got to sleep as long as we wanted. We made it our little tradition to start each day with breakfast on the balcony overlooking the ocean.

The view

After that, we got dressed and headed to the beach:

Here you are on the beach!

 In the afternoons, we had lunch by the pool.

Avian lunch date...

All this downtime gave me plenty of time to read some non-baby related books.  Sorry, Mischief, but one can only read so much What to Expect When You're Expecting, Dr. Sear's Baby Book and Happiest Baby on the Block. 

We also took a day trip to explore Hamilton, the capital city of Bermuda.

Ferry ride to Hamilton

Sightseeing in Hamilton

We ended every day with a fancy dinner with daddy after he got home from work.

It was such a great trip and very relaxing for your momma.  But even though the island was beautiful, I was eager to come back home and continue preparing for your arrival.

Thanks for keeping me company, little girl!  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, because if your father and I ever make it to an island again, I can't guarantee that we'll be bringing you along.

Don't worry, though- we promise to always get you a souvenir!

Cleared for Takeoff

Dear Mischief,

Guess what, little girl!  Next week, you are going on your very first airplane ride.  We are taking a vacation to Bermuda, also known as "crashing your daddy's business trip."

Did you know that your father is very well-traveled?  His job has taken him all over the United States, as well as to other countries like Turkey, Portugal, Trinidad and China.  He's so sophisticated!

Here he is doing an impression of your current position in the womb:

("Head down" and ready to go!)

In the meantime, we are getting the apartment ready for your arrival and trying to stay relaxed.  Yesterday, my friend Emily took me on a "spa day" to get my first-ever pedicure - and a prenatal massage!  It was heavenly.  I can't wait to do these kinds of things with you when we need some mother-daughter bonding time.  Sometimes it really is fun to be a girl - you'll see, Mischief!

 

Since your daddy is going to be working most of the time, you are going to be my beach buddy while we are in Bermuda. We fly out on Labor Day, but please don't take that literally.  We need the next two months to get ready for you! 

(31 Weeks!)

Update 8/29 - trip tentatively rescheduled for the 2nd week of September!