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august 15, 2009
and we're off!
Thursday night we packed up, got ourselves to the airport and flew to Germany!
The flight didn't take off until 10pm, so the kids had to relax a little with their blankies in the waiting area at the gate. Amazing how necessary those three little pieces of wool have become to those kids.
B & S, who are practically professionals at flying across the Atlantic, had no trouble nodding off within an hour or so of take-off. Wee, however, held out for a good three hours before she succumbed at around 1am.
It was the first time I didn't bring any knitting with me on a plane trip. I felt almost guilty about it, but I knew there'd be no chance I'd get to knit. We all, very sensibly, slept as much as we could, although I must admit to staying up a bit longer than I should have watching the new Star Trek. And everyone was rested enough for a happy landing.
But now we must battle our old foe, jetlag.
Pardon us while we sleep now..... posted by alison at 12:07 pm | in
vacation 2009
Comments
Wee One looks like I felt when I got back from visiting my DD & family in Palo Alto & that was just 2 time zones (but then, of course, you have to count the wear & tear of 3 little ones on an old lady)! Have a great trip. Posted by: Donna at August 15, 2009 4:18 PMJetlag is no fun for the small guys. They are grumpy and don't know why. Oh, and big guys as well. At least there is a PARTIAL quiet ride over. The longer flight back can be very, very long with kids running up and down the aisles. But then, you are somewhat relaxed after the vacay. Hopefully. We are on the plane next week to Ireland for the annual GRANPARENTFEST with our two seasoned flyers too at 6 and 9. They are looking forward to sausages and chocolate bars after breakfast (my MIL spoils them, but in a good way.) Slan-- Posted by: suzanne at August 15, 2009 6:27 PMI just got back home (Texas) from visiting my sister in The Netherlands. My not quite two year old son went with me. It was his first plane flight too! Before we left I re-read your entries about flying with your boys. I could just see us being put off the plane in Iceland for making a disturbance. However, my little guy was great-he got some sleep (I didnt) and was cheerful when we landed. He did get hit seriously by the jet lag but I think he did better than I did! Posted by: kern at August 16, 2009 2:24 PMI just got done with a couple of plane trips myself and thankfully I did have the time to knit with I was at the airport and on the plane. Being able to knit quite possibly saved me! I really dislike flying! Glad you had a safe flight. Posted by: Dolly at August 17, 2009 5:05 AMAs usual, your kids are adorable in photos! Enjoy your trip! Hope you conquer jet lag quickly! Posted by: Teish at August 17, 2009 9:39 AMWee one looks completely adorable all conked out like that! I hope you have a fun trip! Posted by: Seanna Lea at August 17, 2009 4:23 PMViel Spass in Deutschland! Posted by: karin maag-tanchak at August 17, 2009 10:00 PM |
