"They dont make you pay much money but they make you wait a long time."
-Jack (on Southwest Airlines)
Last night we completed our nine day multi-state vacation.
With three children, one of them being under a year, a nine day trip seemed overwhelming when we were planning it. Everyone did great! Jay and I couldnt have been more impressed at how they all made it through and made our trip so pleasant.
With that said, ending a nine day trip with airline delays and a plane full of the Louisville Girls Rowing Team was tough. If you have ever flown Southwest, you know the crazy boarding structure. Usually you get a boarding pass with an A, B or C and a number from 1-60. Families board after all the A's and right before the B's. This trip, after waiting what seemed like forever for the plane to arrive, they boarded A 1-15 then the entire Rowing team. Then went back to finish the A's. We were after all those people and another family of five.
We managed to get 3 seats and one across the isle. After a few seat changes, it ended with Nate in my lap, Remy beside me, Jack beside her and Jay across the isle. Nate didnt sleep a wink and had a horrible diaper blow up (too much information I know) right after take off. Remy was upset that she couldnt sprawl out across seats. Jack had a "pretend" allergy attack.
I could provide more details but really all that is important is that we made it. We are home. Everyone slept in his/her own bed. We had a great time. Stay tuned for Vacation- Part One.
-Jack (on Southwest Airlines)
Last night we completed our nine day multi-state vacation.
With three children, one of them being under a year, a nine day trip seemed overwhelming when we were planning it. Everyone did great! Jay and I couldnt have been more impressed at how they all made it through and made our trip so pleasant.
With that said, ending a nine day trip with airline delays and a plane full of the Louisville Girls Rowing Team was tough. If you have ever flown Southwest, you know the crazy boarding structure. Usually you get a boarding pass with an A, B or C and a number from 1-60. Families board after all the A's and right before the B's. This trip, after waiting what seemed like forever for the plane to arrive, they boarded A 1-15 then the entire Rowing team. Then went back to finish the A's. We were after all those people and another family of five.
We managed to get 3 seats and one across the isle. After a few seat changes, it ended with Nate in my lap, Remy beside me, Jack beside her and Jay across the isle. Nate didnt sleep a wink and had a horrible diaper blow up (too much information I know) right after take off. Remy was upset that she couldnt sprawl out across seats. Jack had a "pretend" allergy attack.
I could provide more details but really all that is important is that we made it. We are home. Everyone slept in his/her own bed. We had a great time. Stay tuned for Vacation- Part One.
Pictured:
Jack and Remy on the plane (check out Jay in the background)
A very sleepy Mommy and Nate
Jack, Remy, Nate and Daddy waiting at the airport
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