AUTHOR: Kat and Kev TITLE: Hello from the Trenches DATE: 12/15/2008 03:27:00 AM ----- BODY:

Its 6:27am eastern US time...We have been awake since 5, which I just realised is actually 4 central time. But then it is 10 UK time, so mabe I should be thrilled about the sleep in? Jet lag hasn't been as bad this time in many ways. I thinnnnk we are just more used to the sleep deprivation. Unfortunately all of the flying has killed my sinuses and a major infection is on its way. At least if it kills me, I will finally get some sleep. THe trip so far has been pretty good. The flight was fine and we had an entire row to ourselves. Ellis was pretty good, if you ask me. Its such an unnatural situation for a small, busy boy. So I think he did great. The flight from Minneapolis to Chicago was not so good, but we survived it. E man is in major mommy mode. Kevin can't even look at him without making him cry. It makes me sad that Kev feels so rejected. However, I think that once we get to my mothers (and these 2 stupid molars come through) we will be back to normal. We spent 3 days in Chicago with my youngest brother. He was a wonderful host and we had a great time. We took E to Shedd Aquarium and he LOVED it. He started saying "turtle" . Very cute. Kev and I even got to go out for dinner for Kev's birthday. We went to a restuarant that I used to go to with my Grandfather. Oh and Ellis has found his version of heaven. Here in DC, my nephew has every type of car, train, bus and tractor you can imagine. We are going to have to check his pockets when we go! I do have loads of photos, but wil have to wait until I get to my dad's to upload them...

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