Arriving at our one hall, 1-4 gate (that they might as well call 1), 3 airline airport, 1 hour before takeoff. Checking in and getting a little bit of a talking to by the male receptionist about how I need to plan better and get there earlier. (HELLO did you see the baby on my hip?) The female receptionist next to him overhearing what he was saying to me and rolling her eyes gave me a "I understand" look.
Having an empty seat next to us on our Medford to SLC flight. Emma did SO well and before we knew it, we were in Salt Lake.
Walking through the airport with Emma talking so much she was attracting a crowd. (seriously, people would purposely walk at our pace so they could watch Emma in her stroller)
Sitting next to the nicest guy (so nice that I could let slide the fact that he was toting his own spittoon along with him - YUCK) on a full plane from SLC to Phoenix. Him playing with her and letting us use his seat as a changing table after the stewardess said "I wouldn't use those bathrooms, let alone bring my child into one of them". Him saying as we landed "Now if you need help getting you bags when we land, just let me know".
Finally arriving at our destination, Phoenix, and Emma FINALLY cracking while her mother is grabbing: one HUGE hiking backpack, one portable crib, one car seat base (yes I decided to bring it), all while pushing her stroller out to the 100+ degree weather. Can you blame her?
Our trip (which you can see full detail of on our family blog here.)
Getting to the airport a couple hours early for our flight home and after talking to a very accommodating stewardess, getting a whole row of seats to ourselves and Emma sleeping the whole trip while her mom played on board trivia with other passengers through the seat console. (I LOVE trivia, so how could I have passed that up?)
Our final leg of the trip Emma being exhausted screamed the whole way up and the whole way down. But not to worry, her making faces and talking to everyone and anyone that would listen the rest of the trip helped our chances of still being liked after the place landed. And the sweetest lady turned to me during the flight and whispered, "you're a good mamma" while patting my shoulder.
Thanks so much for all of your advice. It really helped me feel a lot more confident going into the trip. I have some great friends and they give GREAT advice!
My words of advice now having gone through it, "You can make it through, but when you have the choice, don't travel without your husband!"
Thanks again!!
p.s. sorry I didn't take any pictures, you will have to use your imagination :) But here is a recent one of Emma just for fun.
7 comments:
How can you not take any pictures?? Well, sounds like you had a good time! can't wait to see you when I come!
it sounds like everything went REALLY well. i'm sure it was better than you expected, which is wonderful.
you guys must have had a fun time, i love family reunions. i'm also jealous that you got to see scott, lacy and talie! how old is talie now? she looks so old compared to emma!
thanks for the message on my blog. it was a rough experience, but even today i'm feeling really good. this recovery is better than expected!
keep up the good work with emma. she's such a cutie!
Glad it went so well! What airline has on-board trivia? How fun!
Phew! Success right, and glad it's over until next time! At least next time you'll have something to compare to. Looks like you had such a great time and it's always nice to be with family! You'll have to teach me how to display pictures in the 4 way block like you did with the cowboy ones! very cool!
Liz, Delta air has the trivia. It is really fun! I'm a BIG fan!
I'm glad she did so well! It was fun to read about your reunion-how fun! Are the Scott and Lacey Mark was talking about Lacey Dalton??
Anne- nope, but I need to email her and see what she is up to!
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