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I love visiting my family. I love going to the beach. I love seeing my people! Why does Alabama have to be so incredibly far from California? If I want to go there, I really do HAVE to fly.
I only have to do it 4 more times. 1 round trip this summer and 1 round trip this Christmas. Then hopefully, I will never have to do it again.
Why? Why don’t I like taking a 5-6 hour flight? Well, let me tell ya.
Experience. When I was 21, I loved swimming IN the ocean, right in the Gulf of Mexico. I’d go in over my head. I don’t do that now either: I know too much, I’ve been stung by a jellyfish, and yes, I AM afraid of sharks. Experience.
So here you go. Here are my experiences with flying with my children, in case anyone needs reminding–or if you need flight tips–I do consider myself the flying with babies and toddlers expert. There I said it. I am an expert at SOMETHING.
A God We Can Depend On: the New Year’s Eve Flight
Breastfeeding, Strangers, and Airplanes (That was one of my most popular posts ever. That post is read around the world every week. Posts are a funny thing. The ones I think will be popular are NOT, and the other ones are, and I have no idea how to figure it out.)
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Isn't the internet and world of blogging a strange place? It is crazy what people pick up and read! Good luck my friend, I have yet to fly with all of my crew. We are within driving distance of family, for now at least.
Yes, and apparently "breastfeeding" is an excellent SEO keyword!
Travel is such an adventurous pain sometimes!! I miss Alabama.. that's a pretty place! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Hi April!
I can SO relate to you and flying with kids in general. It isn't easy. Just did it myself this past Thanksgiving and after that trip I asked my husband if we could PLEASE drive for the rest of our vacations until the kids get a little bit older. As a result we have been taking some awesome road trips and creating lots of family memories.
That's my plan for next summer. Cross country road trip or bust.
Oh jeesh!!! You have had some bad luck.
Prayers and positive vibes your way to get through this!
hehe Thank you! So far so good!
We're not that keen on flying with five children either. We drive and catch a ferry instead because at least we can walk around on the boat unlike a flight.
It's all worth it to see family though.
Oooo, a ferry! How neat!
I know it is rough flying but we are so looking forward to the visit. Maybe the times on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico will make up for the long flight. Praying for a safe and uneventful flight.
Thank you for your prayers and for watching the boys!
That last thought is so true. It's kinda weird, isn't it? :)
Yes! If only I could Crack that code.