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This and That
6 days ago
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Travel Rule #1: Relax!
I got so worried before our trip about how I was going to entertain Emerson, if I was bringing enough toys (couldn't fit much), how he would adjust, or what people would think if he got upset.
We have a tendency to expect the worst in situations. First of all, Children are creative and can entertain themselves just fine! Below is a picture of the little boy playing on our new Italian friends' (Joe & Natalie) balcony with their duster and other cleaning supplies. He had a blast.
People are generally very kind and generous when you are traveling with kid in tow. We were given a little toy car by a generoso Italian boy (who wouldn't stop talking to JR even though he didn't understand a word of his Italian) before our first flight and a package of crackers from Japan by a lady on our second flight. We met up with Rach and Giovanni's bread man (who has become a friend of the whole family) where we received free milk, fresh pizza, and other goodies.
photo posted from my iPhone
We have a tendency to expect the worst in situations. First of all, Children are creative and can entertain themselves just fine! Below is a picture of the little boy playing on our new Italian friends' (Joe & Natalie) balcony with their duster and other cleaning supplies. He had a blast.
People are generally very kind and generous when you are traveling with kid in tow. We were given a little toy car by a generoso Italian boy (who wouldn't stop talking to JR even though he didn't understand a word of his Italian) before our first flight and a package of crackers from Japan by a lady on our second flight. We met up with Rach and Giovanni's bread man (who has become a friend of the whole family) where we received free milk, fresh pizza, and other goodies.
photo posted from my iPhone
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Advice for Traveling Mommies
Advice for Traveling Mommies
You can enjoyably travel internationally with a toddler and we are out to prove it! I thought it would be fun to document our travels over the next few weeks for Emerson's grandmas and grandpas (and the other 3 or 4 people who actually read this blog).
We are a little crazy for taking along a one-year-old on our adventures, but he is part of the adventure! Stay tuned for some brief phone posts to see some of the madness and fun.
Surviving the flight:
Traveling with a little one has its advantages as well. Have you ever taken a flight and sat with your legs straight out in front of you in COACH? Bulkhead seating is reserved for wheelchairs and those with babies. I highly recommend requesting these seats when you check in (usually you can't do it sooner). Set your carry-on bag down to block the isle and walla, you have a playpen on the plane! An iPhone loaded with videos and toddler game apps helps a lot too! Besides an episode of Emerson sticking his foot in my pasta on the plane, kicking it off the tray onto his bed set up on the floor, and then spilling cran- apple juice on his daddy's seat, the flights went very well (for 17 hours worth)!!
photo posted from my iPhone
You can enjoyably travel internationally with a toddler and we are out to prove it! I thought it would be fun to document our travels over the next few weeks for Emerson's grandmas and grandpas (and the other 3 or 4 people who actually read this blog).
We are a little crazy for taking along a one-year-old on our adventures, but he is part of the adventure! Stay tuned for some brief phone posts to see some of the madness and fun.
Surviving the flight:
Traveling with a little one has its advantages as well. Have you ever taken a flight and sat with your legs straight out in front of you in COACH? Bulkhead seating is reserved for wheelchairs and those with babies. I highly recommend requesting these seats when you check in (usually you can't do it sooner). Set your carry-on bag down to block the isle and walla, you have a playpen on the plane! An iPhone loaded with videos and toddler game apps helps a lot too! Besides an episode of Emerson sticking his foot in my pasta on the plane, kicking it off the tray onto his bed set up on the floor, and then spilling cran- apple juice on his daddy's seat, the flights went very well (for 17 hours worth)!!
photo posted from my iPhone
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
A Little La Jolla
In his short life he has been to the beach more than a public park. It will be a devastating reality when he realizes he lives in Utah and nowhere near the ocean.
The top three freaks of nature I was disgusted by at the aquarium in La Jolla:
Sick! Tiny garden eels. How would you like to step on one of these?
Can you spot why this one freaks me out? Look closer. There is a big fish disguised as a rock in the center. Creepy!
Number one FREAK! This eel barely moved and made me feel so uneasy I had to step back from the tank.
Some pretty things to look at to get your mind off of the previous:
Emerson loves cugina Charlotte
The top three freaks of nature I was disgusted by at the aquarium in La Jolla:
Sick! Tiny garden eels. How would you like to step on one of these?
Can you spot why this one freaks me out? Look closer. There is a big fish disguised as a rock in the center. Creepy!
Number one FREAK! This eel barely moved and made me feel so uneasy I had to step back from the tank.
Some pretty things to look at to get your mind off of the previous:
Emerson loves cugina Charlotte
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