Comments on: We’re ALL going to DC http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/ Or "Try, Try Again" Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:24:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marcie http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Marcie Mon, 05 May 2008 22:36:39 +0000 http://www.bethanyjensen.com/?p=428#comment-153 When I have traveled with little ones the portable DVD player was worth its weight in gold. Not sure if that will help with the ages of your kids. I got new movies from the library so it was more appealing. I agree with the travel light advice. I found anytime I brought activities, etc. they usually sensed I was trying to distract them and it backfired. They wanted more, More, MORE. And it seemed I was always asking them to share their stuff, trying to pick it up off the floor in the plane, or balance the bag full of stuff while I carried a small child and the car seat and the stroller and and and. Telling them stories about when they were littler, when I was littler, or made up stories was a hit and didn't require toting anything. Maggie will like chewing on the cups and stuff more anyway. In the airports my kids liked looking at the gift stores. The whole car seat thing was the hardest. It is great to buckle them in tightly on the plane, but getting the car seat to the plane and toting a 18-month-old was hard. I say splurge the $3 or whatever on the fabulous carts if you need to to get everyone to the gate. When I have traveled with little ones the portable DVD player was worth its weight in gold. Not sure if that will help with the ages of your kids. I got new movies from the library so it was more appealing. I agree with the travel light advice. I found anytime I brought activities, etc. they usually sensed I was trying to distract them and it backfired. They wanted more, More, MORE. And it seemed I was always asking them to share their stuff, trying to pick it up off the floor in the plane, or balance the bag full of stuff while I carried a small child and the car seat and the stroller and and and. Telling them stories about when they were littler, when I was littler, or made up stories was a hit and didn’t require toting anything. Maggie will like chewing on the cups and stuff more anyway. In the airports my kids liked looking at the gift stores. The whole car seat thing was the hardest. It is great to buckle them in tightly on the plane, but getting the car seat to the plane and toting a 18-month-old was hard. I say splurge the $3 or whatever on the fabulous carts if you need to to get everyone to the gate.

]]> By: Sonja http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Sonja Mon, 05 May 2008 19:42:20 +0000 http://www.bethanyjensen.com/?p=428#comment-154 I agree with all the above -- Simplify -- If you can't find carseats to borrow, remember they can be rented with your rental car (or whoever's renting one). Try to take as few things as possible, and be flexible. It's okay to scoop the kiddies up in their pj's and then dress them during the wait at the airport....Check with the airlines and see if they have crackers/etc. for the kids for snacks so you don't have to carry more. And have a great time! Love you, S. I agree with all the above — Simplify — If you can’t find carseats to borrow, remember they can be rented with your rental car (or whoever’s renting one). Try to take as few things as possible, and be flexible. It’s okay to scoop the kiddies up in their pj’s and then dress them during the wait at the airport….Check with the airlines and see if they have crackers/etc. for the kids for snacks so you don’t have to carry more. And have a great time! Love you, S.

]]> By: Natalie Backus http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Natalie Backus Mon, 05 May 2008 19:32:34 +0000 http://www.bethanyjensen.com/?p=428#comment-155 How exciting that you all get to go! I hope you have a good time and good luck at the airport. I am sad that you are moving, we will miss you. If you want me to take the kids for a day so you can pack, I would be more than happy to. How exciting that you all get to go! I hope you have a good time and good luck at the airport. I am sad that you are moving, we will miss you. If you want me to take the kids for a day so you can pack, I would be more than happy to.

]]> By: AC http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/comment-page-1/#comment-157 AC Sun, 04 May 2008 16:26:38 +0000 http://www.bethanyjensen.com/?p=428#comment-157 Beth: Try to remember that Eve (Uncle Frank & Aunt Julianna's youngest) is in the Baltimore area (which is where you are flying in to). With 6 boys, she might be a good possibility for car seats per Rachel's suggestion. Excellent suggestion BTW Rachel! If you need contact info, let me know. We were hoping to get to see Eve while we were there anyway. Smooch Beth! Can't wait to see you and the troops in DC! - AC Beth: Try to remember that Eve (Uncle Frank & Aunt Julianna’s youngest) is in the Baltimore area (which is where you are flying in to). With 6 boys, she might be a good possibility for car seats per Rachel’s suggestion. Excellent suggestion BTW Rachel! If you need contact info, let me know. We were hoping to get to see Eve while we were there anyway. Smooch Beth! Can’t wait to see you and the troops in DC! – AC

]]> By: Rachel http://www.bethanyjensen.com/2008/05/03/were-all-going-to-dc/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Rachel Sun, 04 May 2008 09:30:32 +0000 http://www.bethanyjensen.com/?p=428#comment-156 People might disagree with me, but I say don't bring tons of activities. It loads you down and you usually don't get through everything. PORTABLE DVD PLAYER IS YOUR FRIEND... And is there anyone THERE who has a carseat, pack and play, etc? Because if so, it is SOOO much easier to fly without those things. We are going home in a few weeks to visit and have found people to borrow those things from, so we can travel much lighter. But girl, flying alone, 2 kids, those times?? YOU ARE INSANE! And if you don't think so yet, just wait till you get back! :) jk!! People might disagree with me, but I say don’t bring tons of activities. It loads you down and you usually don’t get through everything. PORTABLE DVD PLAYER IS YOUR FRIEND…

And is there anyone THERE who has a carseat, pack and play, etc? Because if so, it is SOOO much easier to fly without those things. We are going home in a few weeks to visit and have found people to borrow those things from, so we can travel much lighter.

But girl, flying alone, 2 kids, those times?? YOU ARE INSANE! And if you don’t think so yet, just wait till you get back! :) jk!!

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