Go Badgers!

Max and I spent a father and son wonderful weekend in Madison, September 18-20. Unfortunately, Graham (mom and Pierce, too) was supposed to join us, but couldn’t make the trip. What started out as a normal Friday getting ready for the trip, quickly changed as Graham came home from Montessori not feeling well. Dad took graham to the clinic and he was diagnosed with a virus, strep throat, terrible cold. Poor Graham. He was a trooper though as he had to spend the entire visit wearing a mask and then had to go through 2 tongue depressor throat wipes. With Graham sick, dad wasn’t sure the trip was even going to happen, but Kristin to the rescue. She modified our plans and somehow managed to get Max and dad packed for the weekend trip only a few minutes later than expected.

What a trip it was! When we arrived, we were greeted by a huge fire pit in the Lawrence driveway. Max very quickly assimilated to his new surroundings and fit right in with Kelcy and Alysa. They spent the entire evening running around the front and back yard with the flashlights pretending they looking for treasure and spying on the adults.

Saturday was game day! We started the day early and attended Kelcy’s soccer game. Shortly after the game ended we found ourselves on campus for the Badger football game against Wofford. The pre-game festivities were in full swing as we passed the football around and walked from our parking spot to the game. Max was very excited with all of the happenings, including the marching band in the street, and all of the fans dressed in red. We had a great time at the game as Max got to fully experience the cheers, food and marching band, not to mention the football game that was happening on the field. He was rocking out in the first row of the upper deck on the 50-yard line with Alysa and Kelcy during halftime watching the marching band. What a riot! We stayed for the majority of the game as Max also got his fill of hot dogs and nachos, not to mention doing the wave several times.

After the game, we spent the whole day on UW-Madison’s campus. The highlights included walking the lakeshore path and going out on the rocks of Lake Mendota, fishing out coins from the fountain, walking barefoot in the lake, sitting in the big Union Terrace Chair, and getting Babcock Hall ice cream. Yummy!

Afterwards, we went back to the Lawrence for a full evening of cooking out and playing in the backward play set. Max was completely worn out at the end of a great day!

What a great trip for dad! The time spent together with Max was some of the best quality time ever. We agreed to repeat the trip next year.