What Happens with One Mommy, Two Toddlers, and an Airport

Wednesday morning 6:43am: out the door plenty early. Trying to fight the urge to have an "Ohmygosh" I forgot something panic attack.

6:51am: Either Sam pooped or someone farted.

7:27am: Slight stau (traffic jam) on the autobahn. No biggie (hopefully) cause we're plenty early.

8:08am: Made it to the airport... as usual we were confused about where to park.  But we figured it out.

9:39am: Finally sitting at our gate. Was almost in tears at passport check cause I didn't realize I needed to have my military passport on me... thankfully he let it slide since I had my tourist passport.  Definitely in tears after waving goodbye to J.  Felt really sad and lonely.  Also didn't bring my phone so no talking to him :o(  Melted into a puddle of sweat during security check.  But alls well that ends well right?

10:34am: On the airplane.  Hardly any help with the car seats, but everything (and everyone!) is strapped down and ready to go!  The guy in cowboy boots next to Lily does not look happy at his seating arrangement.  I hope they wow him with how good they are.

11:46am: Really needed to change diapers and I couldnt get any flight attendants attention... so off I went, all by myself.  Crammed two kids into the bathroom and managed just fine.  No one touched anything gross or anything!  Now we're back in our seats and HOPEFULLY these monkeys will nap soon.

12:02pm: We just heard this announcement, "Ladies and Gentleman you are not allowed to have and drink your own alcohol on this aircraft." The guy next to Lily looked at me and we both laughed.  Apparently airplane travel is more stressful to some than to others?  

2:14pm:  Have you ever fallen asleep after your little one finally stops crying (and is also sleeping) only to have the toddler in front of you screech, wake you all up, and start Sammy crying again?  Grumble grumble...

5:06pm: Okay either this flight needs to end or Sam needs to nap!  Lily's the only one who's slept :o\

6:43pm: Lily is watching the cartoons of the guy next to her, even though she can't hear the sound.  And she keeps flinging toys in his space bubble but I don't think he minds... I saw him smile at her.  So at least he doesn't hate our guts.

7:05pm: we're flying over Cape Cod :o)

7:21pm: I'm ready to crawl out of my skin.  Besides serious fanny-fatigue I've got Sam on one side of me going crazy and throwing all her toys on the floor and Lily on the other side fussing cause her ears are popping.  Almost done. Almost done!!!

Changing my brain to EST: 7:53pm (even though it's 2am in Germany)... safe and sound with Mom at Cassie's.  Had a yummy dinner... going to bed.  Watched the girls sleeping side by side in the crib.  We made it :o)

Closing thought: I'm tired. Tired but happy!