This year we will be taking our first airplane flight with Cora. We decided to jump right in and go ahead and go for a 7 hour flight. I think we might be crazy to have this be her first flight. Hopefully, we will all survive - and hopefully, the other passengers will too!
So, this year, we will be flying to Alaska to visit my brother and his family. Because I am type-A, I am already panicking about how to pack, what to pack, what to check, what to carry-on. It's like I forget that they have stores in other places. My sister-in-law is a great hostess, and she has already assured us that she will take care of us once we get there. But, I'm pretty sure that I will still overpack. It's genetic!
One of the things that we are hoping to do while we are there is to go hiking at this really scenic trail near where they live. I have successfully resisted the deep temptation to bring the jogging stroller. . .though, from it's living space in the garage it quietly begs me to be able to come along! Instead, we are going to take this kid backpack thingy. I'm sure you've seen them before. Since we needed to see if Cora would even stand for it, we tested it out on our trail near our house.
Surprisingly, she loved it! I think she liked being able to see everything. Now, if we can just get John used to her wibble-wobbling! (Incidentally, doesn't John look great?! He's lost over 20 pounds!) Now, the next time you see those two in that position, Alaska will be in the background!
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Way to a go John! How exciting! Tip bring her some activities, change of clothes extra everything! If she still has a passy or comfy thing bring it! Or something she can eat or drink for her ears at take off/landing... Little Man's ears still bother him. Also, I highly recommend taking the carseat for her to sit in/sleep in... Little Man does much better in it b/c he knows he has to stay in it and it is more comfortable to sleep in (which you hope happens on a flight)... can you see my type A coming out lol!
Have a great trip!!!
Wow! Please have John call Dub for some tips ;) He does look great!
Im confused! I thought you left on saturday?!
Alaska!! How awesome!
I don't envy you for the airplane ride. I thought 2 hours was hard. Some tips: maybe wrap up a little present for her to unwrap every hour? We do this for long car trips and it's really fun. Even wrapping up a fun snack, maybe stickers, a sucker. Try the Target $1 bin. Also, we can't live w/o our mini dvd player for long trips. Plus, don't forget its loud on a plane. Most people probably won't even hear her if she cries :)Good luck!
OH WOW!!! Ya'll will have so much fun! I want to go there some day!
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