Justyn (10), Nash (7), Kenzie (8) and Kolton (6) were super excited to see the little guy! They each took turns holding him and couldn't get enough of him! I was really impressed with how well Kolton did with Tucker - he was very gentle with him and supported his head very well.
The awkward part was feeding Tucker. Tucker got fussy almost as soon as we pulled into Alta Vista; not surprising as it had been awhile since he ate last. So as soon as we got to Grandma and Grandpa Coopers I got out the stuff to nurse Tucker. Kolton was instantly curious as to what we were doing! I think he was confused because there were no bottles involved and he couldn't figure out why Tucker needed to be covered up. I ended up comparing myself to a cow to explain it too him but it did keep him from trying to peek under the nursing cape!
Saturday was a busy day for both boys. First, Hayden threw up all over himself and the car seat about 7 miles outside of Salina. I should have known something was wrong when he turned down a cherry Poptart and only took a few drinks of his Bug Juice (instead of downing the whole thing in a couple minutes like he usually does). But since he was acting fine I didn't really worry about it! Then without warning the up chucking happened. Poor kid had to sit in it for about 5 minutes too before I could get to a place to pull over (because I was NOT going to stop on the side of the interstate!). He even told me he needed to go home in between sobs! The first stop we came to was thankfully a rest stop. I got his clothes changed and his car seat cleaned out as best I could and we loaded back up again. Hayden even thanked me before he said "ready to rock and roll Mommy?" He's such a sweet kid!
The rest of the day Hayden acted like himself (except for refusing to eat hardly anything). He was great when we went to Manhattan and sat very still while GaGa trimmed his bangs. He played with Matt and Matt's girlfriend Meghan and even got to ride with Papa in the combine. Earlier in the summer during wheat harvest he was very skeptical of the big red beast but this fall he couldn't wait to go for a ride. Unfortunately for Papa, Hayden got a little too comfortable and fell asleep.
Sunday Hayden still wouldn't hardly eat anything. Even turned down pancakes which are one of his favorite foods! Not sure if his tummy was still upset or if he was scared of throwing up again or if his allergies have flared up and his throat hurts. It's hard to get a straight answer out of a three year old! Then mid-morning he tried hiding behind the recliner, his face very serious and slightly red. It took some convincing and about three trips to the bathroom but Hayden finally pooped in the "potty potty" with some help from GaGa. Apparently the stress of having to go wore him out because a few minutes later the living room was silent and Hayden was passed out on the floor, a small yellow truck in his hand. I laid him down on Mom and Dad's bed, not even thinking that he may need a pull-up. Big mistake. Hayden came out about thirty minutes later, walking with his feet shoulder width apart, and crying. He had had an accident in his sleep and ended up with pee all over his clothes and a big puddle in the bed.
With the exception of Hayden's random bodily fluids the trip to the farm was a success! Even Tucker had a good time (I'm pretty sure!)!
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