A lot different actually. First off, I traveled with a 2 month old, rather than an almost 2 year old. BIG DIFFERENCE. And much less to pack on the plane. And, I was away from my daughter for a week.
A WHOLE WEEK!!
Up until that point, we hadn't been apart for even 24 hours yet. I think 18 was the most we'd ever been separated. Needless to say, it was a big change for both of us. The good news was that Daddy took the week off and did a ton of fun things with her; the Children's Museum, the zoo, the park, ice cream....but, most importantly, for the first time since January 25th, she got 100% all of the attention in her house. They had a great time and we kept in touch over phone calls and Skype, which I am so amazed by and so grateful for over and over again!
Jakiah was a champ on all of the flights, 2 each direction. He was perfectly content in the ring sling, would wake up to nurse and go back to sleep pretty quickly. He was fussed over and admired by everyone, but, who can blame them?? We had some minor fussy times, but they were easy to remedy. Just made sure we had plenty of diapers, extra clothes and everything was fine!
Our trip started in Alabama at my mom's parent's house. We arrived Monday afternoon and my mom was already there. This wasn't totally a pleasure trip, but it was wonderful for Jakiah to meet his great grandparents! They are starting the process of moving out of their home, to live in a retirement community. They've had some minor health issues lately and we will all have peace of mind once they are in the (beautiful, by the way!) new place they are planning to live in. But, the kids and grandkids have been helping them sort through what can go with them and what can't, and it's been challenging for everyone. Luckily, no fights or anything, but they have a lot of things and a lot of memories and it just won't all fit. So, mom and I helped with that for 2 days and then went to Georgia to visit my aunt, uncle and cousins, which was more focused on being fun!! Except for my poor VERY pregnant cousin, bless her heart, who let us stay at her house. She's very far along in her pregnancy with TWINS! Since we left, she is in the hospital on bedrest until the boys arrive. Hope our trip wasn't the cause! : (
(Did I mention she's naming her twins Fred and George??? It's so amazing!)
But, we spent a few days with family, introducing Jakiah, having lots of yummy meals and just sitting around catching up, exactly what I needed. It was (kind of) good to be away from Kalaya, only because I got to see what it's like to miss her!! I wish she could have gone too, but it costs for her to fly now and we just couldn't afford it. Plus, I don't think I'm brave enough to travel on the plane with an infant AND a toddler, even though they are both good flyers!! The trip was a lot of fun and the weather was GORGEOUS!! Warm, sunny and no thunderstorms!
Ma Ma and Pa Pa Price
Hard to say goodbye to their house..... : (
Aunt Sandy, who was GREAT any time I needed a break and offered to hold the baby!
Happy boy in summer clothes, playing at Ma Ma and Pa Pa's
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