At 9weeks gestation when I had an emotional break down in front of the smithonian art museum, had heat exhaustion and dehydration with all the bonus nausea and aches and tiredness of being a teeny bit pregnant with Lincoln.
We returned for a second time last summer and took it easy only seeing a few things, I know it was sometime before 20 weeks because we didn't know if he was an actual HE yet.
I stood on the steps of the air and space museum and said " I really hope it's a boy, so I don't have to see all this boring boy stuff ever again!" And I was right! but now, I want to see all the boring boy stuff, as not to miss anything my lil guy sees for the first time. that's the miracle of parenthood I think. their goals then become your goals. Their successes, your successes. their joy, your joy.... Okay you get it.
Lincoln sat in grass today, for the first time. No blanket at the Washington monument. he was very apprehensive. how odd to not play on grass til 7 months old.
I picked for us to go through the holocaust museum. my very favorite part was after the bulk of all the information and pictures they have a small marble arena area meant for remembering and honoring. they have tons of tea light candles which you're supposed to light one for the person you were given as you entered, or for whoever you want. There was a peaceful yet intense feeling in that room, it brought me to tears.
we walked through Arlington cemetery. which was kalobs pick. We saw the Kennedy tomb and went to the unknown soldiers section. It's a very beautiful place. it's crazy how full of tourist and loved ones of soldiers are actually in the cemetery, and yet it's practically silent. you can pay to ride an open tram and hear all the cool trivia but we decided to trek it.
All and all it was a really nice and fun family trip.
These pictures were taken as we were leaving to go to D.C. we have plenty more on the computer. I just never get to them! but I will...hopefully
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