And we're off....

Jane and I are off to North Carolina! I purchased tickets to visit my childhood friend/person I tell the most inconsequential things to back in March when we got our tax refund. I knew if I didn't just purchase them right away on a whim that I would never bring myself to pay for them. And the broken down car out in front of our house proves me right. We SO could have used that money for that. But nonetheless I think I deserve a good trip. And best of all I purchased my tickets so far in advance that I am exempt from the luggage fees saving me a whopping 90 dollars! Now if only I can survive the two 3-hour long flights with the 2-hour lay over in between I should be set. After talking to some moms and relying on some previous experience I have come up with 5 rules of airplane travel. Rule #1: Dress your child up as cute as possible and NEVER let any snot or drool be showing. People will be so much nicer to you. Rule #2: Avoid tantrums at all cost by giving in to the most ridiculous of demands. Do not require that your child do anything that may upset her in the least. Rule #3: Spend the entire day speaking to your child in your highest sing-songy voice. (Imagine Cinderella at Disneyland). Rule #4: Load your diaper bag with the coolest yet quiet toys and crafts you can find. Purchase all the cool food you normally wouldn't dream of feeding your own child. Rule #5: Spend the next month trying to get your child to want avocado over jelly beans again and un-doing all of the damage caused by rule #2.

Here are some pics of Jane in just what happens to be her airplane dress. I hope it works...