We're leaving on a possibly ill-advised trip to California tomorrow. I have sublimated my anxiety about traveling with the kids into preparing elaborate Plane Fun Kits for K, one for each direction. They contain Highlights magazines, puzzles, workbooks, toy cars and dinosaurs, candy, magnets, stickers, Mr. Men books, and -- the piece de resistance -- a Buzz Lightyear electronic toy.
I realized that in six hours, we can expect X to poop at least twice. The last time I changed a diaper in an airplane toilet was an adventure. I guess I can look forward to DOUBLE the adventure this time. Probably more than double. Last time we flew, when I was about 8 months pregnant and had no lap, K kept saying he was sick and insisted on sitting on top of me. He fell asleep and I spent the entire flight trying to hold on to him so he wouldn't slide off my giant belly on to the floor.
Wish us luck!
P.S. - JW points out that at least we don't have to worry about the return flight, because the Rapture will happen before we're scheduled to get back.
Good luck! We flew with the kids when Landon was 3 and Claire was 2 months -- 2 flights, a 2 hour layover in the middle, and a 90 minute drive at the end. I was dreading it -- no naps, a constant need to sit still and be quiet, ahhhhh. But it went fine. Better than fine actually. I'm sure it will be the same for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd have fun on vacation! I should have taken more of those while on maternity leave- it's too hard to take them now that I'm back!
LOL to the rapture comment! Your husband is hilarious.
ReplyDeleteGoooood luck! You are really brave travelling with an infant!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I think you'll be fine -- at least both of you will be traveling with both kids instead of just one of you (which I've seen happen and I always feel very very sorry for the poor woman) (yes, it's always a woman traveling alone with two+ kids).
ReplyDeleteI think traveling with an immobile newborn and a toddler you can at least explain a few things to is doable. Both went well for us in the past. What was worse was the "wiggly but nonverbal" period. Which I am attempting again in December, against all reason. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great time and that the boys are behaving flawlessly for you!
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