First off, I have to say that my son is adorable... I hear him talking... as he is going to sleep, I hear him listing off all of our names and saying "Mama loves me... Papa loves me, etc." Too cute.
Now for my reflections on my travels to Oklahoma: Traveling in the airplane went just as I had expected. Going through security was long and a pain; I even had to wake my sweet baby from her peaceful sleep in her carseat. But, we got through and made it to the gate. On the plane, the older two kids skipped naps and my four month old napped in the indispensable sling which I equate to a life-saving device. My sweet baby was amazing- slept in the cozy sling for a good portion and then was awake for a bit. It was not easy or peaceful to say the least- but we made it and with only a minimal amount of dirty looks.
They adjusted fairly well to Oklahoma time. We had some later nights due to fun activities, but we basically ran on the new time zone. My two-year old and baby took their naps, and my baby got all her sleep on schedule.
Things to think about when traveling: How can you best create a similar sleep environment to the one they are used to at home (darkness, noise, times, sleep length, etc.)? Which fun events should you choose and which should you pass on to not overextend your child? (leaving you both miserable) Are babysitters an option? (so you can partake in all the fun and they can partake in all the sleep.)
Enjoy the rest of your summer travels. I wish that you will travel with husband in toe- the more hands the better.
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