Vacation
My dear friend that used to be my neighbor and I are going on vacation together with our girls, so I have been busy staking out hot spots and touristy things to do. Hubby is extremely jealous that we are going to meet up, hang out, and have a blast while he and her hubby work hard. I can understand that, so I told him next time we would all go, which we plan to make a group trip to NY together.
I have had several people ask me how I plan to do this by myself. My answer, very easily, I typically pack as though I am never going to return home, EVER and that wont fly obviously when there are three of us and only one parent. Everyone is going to get the bare minimum period. The planner that I am has ensured that laundry facilities will be included in the cost of our stay. I will buy baby food there, I don't care if it costs lots more, I am not packing unnecessary things. I am still considering purchasing my diapers there as well since we will be gone for an extensive period of time. I am not taking my gigantic travel system, I think I will go with this. Hubs doesn't see why I can't just buy this one and call it a day. My theory on getting a nicer lightweight stroller is that now that baby is older we will be using it in leiu of the travel system which will be stored away for the next baby. He doesn't like my theory and is convinced all are made the same (which they probably are). If I use a small stroller nothing will get in the way and I wont look like one of those nincomputs at the gate trying to unload all of my junk belongings, instead I will be able to hop right onto the plane.
Everyone is getting their own seat, as I figure that will be entertainment of it's own. I am hoping and praying that the airline will let me on the plane with food for at least baby. My friend that we are meeting up with flew recently with her girls by herself and she said that they gave her the green light on Gerber....hopefully this will be the case for me as well.
The dvd player will go and so will her Leapster....I figure those two things should keep her plenty busy on the plane and in the airport.
Do any of you have tips on traveling with little ones?
5 comments:
You are very brave. I don't think I would attempt to fly on my own with two little kids. I'll pray for your trip! The purple stroller is very cute, and I think you will be glad to have the basket. I don't have any tips, at least not off the top of my head. Like you, I would buy diapers and food at your destination, rather than trying to pack them. Lighter is better.
What about this one:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2624758
It's cheaper than the one you picked out, but it has more features than the one J picked out.
Oh, and if you are just set on getting the one you want...if you get it in blue instead of purple, it's only $97.48 - that's $32.51 cheaper - just because of the color!!
Hope some of that helps! Oh, where are you lovely ladies going?
Oh and we should go to TN!!
WOw, I hope you have a lot of fun. YOu are more brave than me. We haven't flown since my son was born.
I would buy all my diapers there. They are sure to have drug stores. Maybe put a few coupons in your purse.
Love the purple stroller, much nicer than the pink one. Travel tips? Take lots of little snacks for the plain trip, maybe some color wonder markers and coloring pad, that way if they decide to draw on something else who's to know.
ok, meant plane. Have three year old on my lap helping me type
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