Then you teach them how to amuse themselves in an airport, and on the airplane, and you think, man, I'm good.
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Then you laugh at all of those people in the customs line, NOT eating Goldfish crackers or playing a jolly game of tag. You see, right about now, the world is your oyster.
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For a few moments, they even play the part, like little pretend explorers.
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But all along, they had a plan. And their plan is very good. And you realize that your kids are smart - sometimes even smarter than you.
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These little troopers have lasted more than 1/2 way through the summer with me, and they are still going strong. Hats off to you, kids, for putting up with us. And another, baby-hat-off to the Little Delicious Baby who made it all the way to Chicago as a newborn! Great to meet you in person Debbie, your Photo Friday program is the way to go!
15 comments:
I love this post! How true that they are probably plotting the whole time how to get that next special travel treat...it is a good think we like to find the treats as well!
I loved this post, too. Looks like you have two marvelous little travelers there! Getting ready to make a big trip of our own next week and hoping our little travelers do as well as yours.
And 'The Reward You Get'. :)
Looks like your little ones are on their way to be a world traveler. Kudo to you and them. :)
So right Jen & Amy, I love the treats just as much as them. Lucia - good luck on your big trip - can't wait to see where you are going!
Goldfish crackers and ice cream...two of my favorites. Not only are your kids great travelers, they have such a discerning palate :)
What a great post. It truly represents the world of little travelers. My kids totally plot for treats whenever we travel.
WHAT fun this is. i LOVE it! and you've got the system for keeping kids active and involved - brava!
LOL - if I could only train my husband so well :-)
I love the picture of them drawing together. it actually looks choreographed! and what's good behavior without a good reward:)
OK, Lorraine. Fess up. There must have been some melodrama during your summer travels...you just didn't catch it on film :). Very cute post.
Ha! The melodrama isn't quite fit for the internet yet ;) Besides, I have a reputation to uphold! Thanks for the comments, I'm about to put my feet up and take some travels through the rest of the Photo Friday posts.
Smart ideas! I love that they carry their own suitcases.
What a fun read! Your girls are adorable.
This is very cute--I almost want to do an identical post showing the entire timeline when things go wrong!
Oh what sweet little troopers you have there! Looks like everything was totally under control :)
It was fabulous meeting you in Chicago!
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