While unusual for Seattle, we saw more snow last week! It led to yet another snow day and cancellation in our toddler co-op visit. But we had a great time taking photos and then returning to the comforts of our home to watch the snow fall. The snow and cold didn't keep us at home, I cashed in on my Christmas present so our little family took a short overnighter to the Salish Lodge last Sunday. I was very much looking forward to soaking and steaming in the silent spa and vegging in front of the television after Mia went to sleep. Part of my wish came true...
The Lodge was even more romantic with Snoqualmie Falls and the snow covered trees in the backdrop. Each room had it's own wood-burning fireplace and two person jetted tub. The setting was lovely, but romance was not in the cards for us. Our Mia was overstimulated and could not sleep. We tried to rock her and she would see herself in one of the many mirrors and start waving and smiling. The crackling and glow of the fire caught her attention as well as Papa typing on his laptop.
We had a crib from the Lodge, but she refused to sleep in it and we were not keen on having her CIO (cry it out) in a new place, especially a hotel. Personally, I don't care that there are other guests next door because I believe Mia had every right to be there and until there's a complaint, I'm fine with her crying. But that wasn't really the issue, we just felt badly for her since we kept her up late and she had not napped well during the day so she could not fall asleep easily. Finally we had her in the luscious king sized which was topped with a feather bed with us. At first she played and rolled over and laughed at her skillfulness. I like to think she appreciated the comfy bed. But finally after bringing out the big guns (booby milk) she fell fast asleep and we alongside her. It was 10 o'clock. I had missed Desperate Housewives and wasn't about to turn on the tube and disturb Mia. So we went to sleep with Mia. Guess that's what it is like to vacation with a little one.
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We found that if you can get a 1 or 2 bedroom suite when traveling, it really helps to get some TV/PC time in after the kiddies fall asleep. Some hotels don't have suites though. Love that silent pool at Salish and their Country Breakfast....Yum.
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