No, but really, we were both awesome. Marlowe I and deserve virtual pats on the back. During the first take off I got a bit tense and held Marlowe while I looked out the window trying not to cry…. the rest of the time I was fine. And Marlowe? Zero tears, lots of playing, some napping, and in a great mood. My kid rules. She made it through the gate and the airport, went on a plane and then journeyed through the train and transfers without a single tear. Getting through the gate was a piece of cake thanks to Eric. Marlowe and I packed one small luggage, a backpack, and a diaper bag, while Eric had his one backpack. This is pretty impressive considering, I brought the breast pump, two frozen bottles of milk, and all her cloth diapers.
(Marlowes shoes: vintage shoe love)
The adults stayed calm (one of us had a few day time cocktails to calm their nerves… I’ll give you a hint: it wasn’t the one nursing the baby). We kept the Marlowe entertained. We packed light. We kept a scarf and breasts at arms reach. And we kept an open &peaceful mind. We (I) thought maybe it was just a fluke and assumed the flight back might be more difficult…. but nope: it also went great. It was a completely packed flight at 9:30 at night. Marlowe was wide awake for 90% of the flight, the cabin was dark, and we had a frigid b*tch of a woman next to us…. but again, zero tears and lots of smiles from an entertained baby.
Yep. We did it.
Now,
don’t forget our Bakesalery giveaway!
&think about giving my home a vote on Apartment Therapy.
&maybe a vote on topbabyblogs too (because I didn’t cry on the plane! Yay!)
Voting is obviously like a virtual high-five or pat on the back π
&multi Atlanta post is in the works π soon soon soon.
9 Comments
Pats all 'round! π
it sounds like your trip went great! im not even that organized sometimes, and i dont have a baba to deal with!
love your little tattoo π
x.
So glad everything went smoothly for you!! I am seriously envious of your packing skills. Please share on Marlowe's favorite teething toys!
It sounds like it couldn't have gone better. Congrats on making it through your flight!
happy to hear it all went well. π
virtual pats all around
I just love your blog! I'm 25 and my husband and I are trying to get our minds set on a baby. Your blog is very inspirational for me I just adore your sweet family π Thanks for sharing with us all.
We are taking an airplane trip when Cora will be 7 months old. I'm kind of nervous about it, just because I'm afraid of flying and I am hoping that I am well organized…Glad to know your flight went so well π
I wish I could be the one to have the cocktails to calm my nerves!!
It sounds like you did great! Congrats!
Go mama, Marlowe and Eric! Looks like it was a success! Hope your trip was fun.