We just got back from vacation! It was so much fun...we rented a house on the beach and played in the sand. We didn't have an agenda, which was really difficult for me at first, but, *sigh*, I resigned myself to laying around. While we have traveled with the kiddos before, mostly it has been driving trips. This was the first time we had flown with all four. I learned many tips on our trip, and thought I would share some of them on here.
1) Changing air pressure in an airplane when coming from high altitude to low is significant. And, it is almost impossible to get a screaming child to pop his ears by holding his breath and blowing. Also, chewing gum doesn't do crap for ear popping but licorice does.
2) A single piece of licorice can and will repeatedly go down (all the way) the throat of an 11 month old baby. Especially while landing.
3) Alamo is insistent upon up-selling. Even with crazy kids running around. No we don't want the extra insurance. No we don't want to add the second driver. No we don't need roadside insurance. No we don't want to pay to fill up the tank. No, No, No....we just want the car! NOW please...
4) After behaving on an airplane for 5 hours, it should be noted that children will NOT behave in a car. No matter how close to the beach you are. Or how much screaming goes on. Or threatening.
5) Sand should not be thrown. However, it will be. No matter how empty the beach, the said sand will be thrown on the nearest adult especially if the nearest adult just said "Don't throw sand."
6) Sand will end up in every orifice of a child's body. Said children will then poop sand for at least a week. Apparently grinding sand in their teeth is an enjoyable activity.
7) TV in a bedroom is not a good idea. We don't have that at home. It does NOT put them to bed, instead, they stay up to watch it. Later than I was up. And then get up early to watch it again. We have not yet learned the art of sleeping in.
8) Going to the zoo when it is 95 degrees and 317 percent humidity is hot. And humid. No animal is worth sweating that much for. Especially birds that attack you to get the food. I felt like I was in that movie cleverly titled "The Birds". I swear they were watching me....and they came from no where...
9) Boogie boarding, while fun when you are 9, should not be attempted when you are over 30. Even more so with a broken board. And toe. Also, having a little experience when you are 9 does not make you an expert. Before you declare yourself one in front of your sons, you should perhaps see if it is true.
10) Sea creatures are yucky to step on. And sand dollars are cool when they are all dried out. Not so much when wet. And they secrete some funky orange stuff that makes you itch. Nevertheless my wonderful hubby collected 23 of the things for us!
11) Gotta love Toddies on the beach. And no, you shouldn't share with the children.
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