The whole experience is pure excitement, seeing the airplanes at the airport, getting on the bus to the airplane seen the airplane takeoff, he loves it all. This trip he really made the connection about what's happening when we get on an airplane. Now whenever he sees a plane he asks about people inside and the people going up in the sky. At bathtime we also pretend to look up at the planes and the people in the sky to rinse his hair. When we landed in Stockholm we got the extra benefit of getting on a train into the city.
He was so excited about the ride but was so tired from the trip that he slept for most of the 20 minute ride. We got the two exhausted boys to the hotel hoping to get in a quick nap, they got a boost of adrenaline from being in the new place and decided jumping on the bed was more fun than sleeping in them.
We headed out into the city to see what we could see.
The boys found some fun lion statues to kiss and ride.
We all enjoyed the nice cool weather, brisk breeze, and sun that stayed up till all hours of the night.
And enjoyed a nice dinner alfresco.
The next day grandma and grandpa Connor finally showed up after getting bumped from their flight, rerouted through Finland and then delayed by several hours.
We ventured through the old town and collected some souvenirs.
Met some of the locals.
Then we took a boat tour of the river which the boys loved but couldn't quite get into the guides explanation over the head phones.
(The boys also practiced not smiling at the camera at the same time...by the end of the trip they had this perfected!).
We found a park where the boys could run around in the green grass, chase pigeons, and climb trees.
The next day it was off to the boat, time to board the cruise of the Baltic Sea.
First priority after getting onboard was the swimming pool.
After dinner the boys took advantage of the grand and wide decks to runoff some extra energy while we watched the beautiful Swedish coastline float by.
We booked a two-room suite which ended up being perfect for us. Jaydon got his own room with a double bed and the walk-in closet was big enough for Tylors crib. The boys slept great on the ship, maybe it was from the gentle rocking and soothing white noise from the engines.
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