Over the river and through the woods to grandmothers house we go.

Hello out there! 2 days ago I packed up the 5 kids, all the suitcases, 2 car seats, and 1 stroller and headed to Sea-Tac Airport with the goal of flying to Southern California to visit my mom for 3 weeks.

The joy began as Izzy FLIPPED OUT when I had to take his shoes off to go through security. I had to drag him through the check - kicking and screaming hysterically (him not me). He is incredibly strong and I couldn't get him back into his stroller for all of his back arching and stiffening up. In the end, I moved him out of the flow of traffic and sat their until he was all cried out. After that fiasco - we resumed out journey to the gate. Boarded the plane. The plane taxied. All was well. As soon as we lifted off the ground Izzy flipped out again - screaming for all to hear that, "I am going to fall! I am going to fall!!!!!". This was coupled with him grabbing my arm and squeezing so hard that he left fingernail marks on me. Thankfully, after about 10 minutes - he fell asleep, as slept until we started our decent. While Izzy wasn't relaxed or enjoying the flight in the least - as long as we kept the shade down on the window, he wasn't screaming. As soon as we landed Izzy was happy as a clam. The deplaning went well, as did the walk to the other gate, and boarding the 2nd plane. Of course, the 2nd flight started as the first did. However, as soon as I closed the shade on the window he calmed down. This flight was shorter - and only lasted an hour. We were barely at cruising altitude for 15 minutes or so before we were starting the descent. The Lord blessed us with coming into a gate that was close to baggage claim. I rented 2 of the luggage carrier carts and got out to the curb just in time for my mom and sister to drive up. Well - we may had to wait a few minutes, but not many.

We are enjoying our time here with my mom. It is hotter than I like, of course. I am not a hot weather gal. Sleeping isn't easy, but we are enjoying our afternoons in the large jacuzzi. The kids will be sporting some nice tans when we return to Washington. I am doing laundry today - as we are headed down to San Diego for the weekend.