We got up this morning planning to head over to Colonial Williamsburg for the morning. The plan was to get the lay of the land, and then come home, take naps, and do the real in-depth visiting another day.
When we woke up, Erin, Grant, and Grace all had colds. I don't know if I've had it or will be getting it, but I feel OK for now. Erin and Grant are in OK shape as well, despite runny noses. But Grace...oh Grace.
You see, it's not that her cold is necessarily worse than the others, it's just that her reaction to it is so extreme. It's very much the "if I'm not happy...NOBODY is happy" mentality, and she apparently extends the "NOBODY" to include all of the state of Virginia.
She literally cries and screams at everything today. You pick her up -- she screams. You put her down, she's happy for 2 seconds, then she screams. You give her some food...she's happy for a moment, then she screams. You put her in the stroller, she begins slapping at Grant's head...while screaming. It's crazy.
So we tried to do Williamsburg for a couple of hours, when we decided that it just wasn't happening. But we did want to have dinner at the King's Arms Tavern at some point during the trip, and since we were there...
Unfortunately we were placed in a room with 6 or 8 other parties, none of which was apparently speaking to each other. The room was virtually silent, except for Grace's screaming. The only levity was when the costumed inn keeper arrived and began interacting with Grant in front of everyone.
"How old are you young man?"
"I'm two! How old are you?"
"Oh, I'm older than that. I have a six year old son."
"Where is he?"
"Out tending the horses. He's learning how to do it himself."
"I learn about God." (Crowd "awwwwwws" which fuels Grants fire.)
As we left, Grant waived and told everyone in the room "Goodbye!" which elicited the only energy from the other patrons in the room.
We're now back at the condo relaxing, plotting our next move. I honestly doubt we'll head back down to Colonial Williamsburg on this trip. It was just such misery this morning that it will take some time to recover from. I think the rest of the trip will consist of parks, maybe some shopping, and everyone recovering from their colds.
Hopefully Gracie awakens in a slightly better mood...
Monday, October 05, 2009
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You're close enough to Jamestown to head over there for the day - Jamestown Settlement, the recreated fort, not the original Jamestowne. I think Grant would really enjoy the fort, Indian village and ships.
If Erin, Grant and Grace get over their colds, there is Great Wolf Lodge's indoor waterpark as well, if you like water!
We used to live in Norfolk and spent a lot of time in Williamsburg and the surrounding area.
I have one word for a screaming chiold with a cold of any age . . .BENADRYL!
Aww that's too bad. My throat is kinda tight feeling too! There must be something in the area...If you are looking for other things to do there is Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News, the Battleship Wisconsin here in Norfolk, as well as the zoo and the Botanical Gardens. The aquarium is in Virginia Beach along with the IMAX theater...other than that I don't know what 2 year olds might tolerate or enjoy...I hpe you all feel better
There's also the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News - which is also across the street from the SPCA's petting zoo. Ava (2.5 years) loves the VLM. Lots of stuff for the kids to do and space to run around. Not far from there is the Mariner's Museum which is cool for both kids and adults and has a massive playground outside that my kid adores.
What about the President's Park? It's cheesy but still pretty cool and lots of room for Grant to run.
Oh, and Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton. It's a working farm/garden/refuge center with misc animals and another huge play area.
And, of course, you're only an hour(ish) from Va Beach with the delights of the beach - which includes the VA Aquarium.
Sorry the family has colds. I'm in the midst of one myself and I'm pretty miserable so I totally understand Grace's screaminess.
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