You fellow moms sure know how to come through with tips and assurances. Ask and I shall receive. If any of you haven't read the last post's comments, and have concerns about traveling with kids, check them out. Holly, in particular, has shared a number of tips gathered from extensive experience.
I think we've decided to leave the carseat at home (or, rather, in our car). Sam's parents have one at the other end, and we can do without it on the plane. As far as keeping MrMan calm, my mother presented him with some drugs last night: DVDs! So, we'll be taking the portable DVD player and headphones to tame the savage beast. (Last night, we went to dinner. MrMan circled our table numerous times. He went around to the various empty tables and checked them out, testing their chairs. He practiced walking right next to the wall, ducking under tables as needed. Probably not what he would have wanted to do, or what we would have allowed, if there had been other patrons, but a good indication of how much he likes to move around.)
In other news, this morning's tour of the blogs had me in tears. Holly, Emmy, and Anis, all shared their sadness. And I do share it. I don't know if it lightens their loads, but I share it. And remember how much I have to be thankful for.
Posted by Shokufeh at November 21, 2007 11:58 AMGoodness! I can't believe I forgot about the DVD player!
We borrowed one of these for the last trip we took. It was AMAZING. Will sat and watched without incident the whole trip -- it was dreamy. (Kate, who could not care less about watching anything, was less inclined.) You'll have to give the full report on if it holds MrMan still and focused. If so, we've only got a few more months until Kate will be open to the same...!
Thanks for sharing our sad news, too.
Posted by: Holly at November 21, 2007 02:03 PMThanks for those links-they were so good-and your brother's poem about his best friend was outstanding.
Posted by: Sarahj at November 23, 2007 06:12 PM