Ready, Set, Fly!

This weekend marks the beginning of Spring Break. Not that I actually get Spring Break off automatically, but it's that time of year. We debated the possibility of a family vacation, but since Danny's switched departments at work, it's a hard time to miss a week of work for him. Instead, the kids & I are flying to Dallas to see Noni & Grandad. Blake, a seasoned flier, is so excited that he wants to get on a plane every day. Ava is a bit quieter, but I'm sure she is just as psyched.

I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous about this endeavor. I did something to prepare us that I didn't think I'd ever do....I bought Blake one of those monkey backpack thingies with a handle on the tail. Yeah, it's kinda like a leash. But, I'd rather that than losing him somewhere in an airport. I showed it to him recently & he happily strapped it on. He even wanted to take it to church. The only problem now is he's not too thrilled about me holding the end of his tail. Ava, of course, will be in the sling. I swear, I wish I had known about & done more babywearing with Blake. It is so soothing for both of us & I really think it's why she & I are so closely bonded. That SHOULD leave my hands pretty free to wrangle our stuff & the boy.....hopefully.

Once there, we have no specific plans. Blake will get to run around quite a bit at my parents' house since they have a fairly large yard. Ava will be held almost constantly. Which I'm sure she'll love. The only hard & fast thing we need to do is visit my grandmother who will be meeting Ava for the 1st time. Ava is the only great-granddaughter on that side of my family, so it's a neat experience for her.

So, wish us luck for the next week......we may need it! Of course, I can probably con one of the 8 million college girls who will be traveling into holding Ava while I buckle Blake into his seat. Pictures and updates when we return!