This year we are fortunate enough to get to go home for 5 days during Christmas time! JB found a great deal on flights to Chicago. Both of our families will be there and some of them will get to meet Malcolm for the very first time. We are looking forward to this immensely! Baby's first Christmas and all... and our first Christmas together and with our families. We couldn't be happier.
Except for... well, we are not really looking forward to the packing or the anxiety related to flying with an infant. Please pray, send energy, think of us, and anything else you can think of to help us through these two flights. We know the other passengers will probably understand and we are still going to be ready with cookies and tears if necessary.
Since we are going home this year it has been a debate for KMc as to whether or not to decorate. Only time will tell if she sucks it up and gets all the stuff out (only to be taken down in a couple of weeks, hence the debate). The neighborhood is super festive with lights and trees this year and makes the case for doing it all the more attractive. She is reminded of how festive she is-not-yet every time she walks the dogs in the evenings, which isn't that often, but still... has she mentioned it is Malcolm's first Christmas... her arm twist-eth...
A couple of weeks ago, we got this photo taken with Costco Santa. He looks a bit rough and Moby looks a bit stoic. Classic first Santa photo? Perhaps not but Moby's first Santa photo all the same. The best part of the experience was when the grandmother (of 3) in front of us gave us this advice, "You gotta back the kid in when you are approaching Santa." Meaning, that if your child gets a look at Santa you have a better chance of a crying child and a spoiled photo. Now there is some good advice from a skilled professional to pass along.
Wishing you and yours a happy pre-holiday season!
We flew with Eli twice when he was under 1 year old and I was so anxious about it, I was a wreck of worry about his crying and annoying all the other passengers, his ears bothering him with the pressure, etc. Mike wasn't the least worried and I should have taken my cue from Mr. Chill because he was right about all four flights - despite Eli being one of the less placid babies I'd ever met, flying went without a hitch and he mostly slept. Most parents I've talked to have said the same - that flying with infants turned out to be easy, far easier than with an active toddler! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMcB's- Thank god for friends like Jaqueline, because that looks like some pretty sound support!
ReplyDeleteI love Malcolm's santa photo, but then again I would love any photo of my adorable nephew! He's getting big! Auntie Kelly can't wait to meet him! We are really looking forward to seeing all of you this Christmas, and glad you will be here for five days.
I will be thinking of you as you are flying and settling in over here. (but also) I have no doubt everything will work out great. You two are amazing parents, and he seems to be a pretty calm kiddo (laid back like his dad and curious like his mom:)
See you soon!!!
Hey! Just traveled to Europe and back with a squirming, crawling, teething 10 month-old. You can do it! Nurse on take off and landing... his ears will pop and he'll be fine. PLUS, there are 2 of you. It will be great. And remember that you can buy diapers, binkies, onesies, etc. in Chicago. Don't over-pack for Moby. Loves!
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