Vacation 101

Our recent family trip went something like this:

- Bought plane tickets.
- Ensured that we could actually miss several days of school.
- Arrived at airport early.
- Discovered our flight had been cancelled due to lightning or bird strike (rumors of both). Either way it was an “act of God” so they offered no hotel or food vouchers.
- Waited in long line with other upset customers while harried airline workers attempted to transfer everyone to other flights which, in turn, were cancelled.
- Eventually decided we could handle arriving at our destination at 2am.
- Discovered that they now charge $15-$25 per checked bag.
- Utterly relieved to discover our child is a pretty good flyer.
- Reminded that I’m not such a good flyer (turbulence stinks).
----- Enjoyed a lovely four days with wonderful people. Showed off the Kiddo a lot. Loved the fact that others love him. Loved the nephews. Loved the family. Loved just taking it all in. -----
- Became (slightly) ill and went to a doctor’s office first thing in the morning. Discovered they didn’t take my insurance. Dealt with it. Hurried back in time to feed and dress the Kiddo for pictures. Was relieved that he was willing to smile.
- Got three hours of sleep the last night there, made our 6:30am flight. Threw up just before boarding the plane (that’s what I get for taking medicine on an empty stomach).
- Concerned when the Kiddo’s car seat didn’t show up at the baggage claim. Asked a worker who found it in two pieces (fixable pieces, but pieces just the same).
- Drove home. Slept on the side of the road when the exhaustion set in and driving became dangerous.

Loved the vacation! It was all the good stuff in the middle.