So Mia and I took to the skies....
I didn't realize how sad I was going to be to leave Kyle. I have come to see that he truly is my soul mate (or whatever. hehe). As much crap as we give each other it's because we both care so much and are stubborn. He is the one that loves me through my ups and downs, unconditionally.
Anyway...
Our trip went very well! Mia had a few crabby moments on the plane but the DVD player was a lifesaver!!! (Thanks Jenn!) The CARES harness was nice to have too although she doesn't like being stuck in a seat. She only screamed for about 5 minutes when we started to come in for landing because the air pressure was pretty terrible. Luckily the plane was nearly empty, only about 15 people on a 50 passenger plane.
We left on time and arrived early. It was a smooth trip, a little bumpy for the first couple of minutes and I nearly threw up on take off but I have a sensitive tummy. Mia's eyes were like saucers for the first 45 minutes. I don't know if she was scared or nervous but she didn't blink for an eternity.
Nana, Grandpa, and Auntie Amy are all very excited for Mia to be here. She's quite entertaining.
On a not so great note... I'm not feeling very well at all. I have been tired all day, I am nauseated and have a weird chest cough thing. It's not fun. I hope it's just because I'm tired from travelling.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Leavin' on a jet plane...
So our big travel day is upon us. Of course I can't sleep... mostly because I have a terrible cramp in my side but also because I am so excited! I am anticipating that Mia will behave with some coaxing aka 'I'm an awful parent using drugs to sedate my child'.
I can't wait to get the heck out of here. I'm going to miss Kyle and I know he'll miss us too even if he plays it cool. When he's not going out of his way to be a selfish butthead... he's a sweetheart who truly does love us, he just has his own way of showing it.
I'll be glad to get away from all the crap going on here but it'll still be here when we get back. Currently we're planning on moving into the new house the Friday after Mia and I return, water or not. Kyle is getting pretty sick of all the garbage going on here too... FINALLY! It only took forever for him to see what was really going on. That's for another day.
I'm not sure how exactly we're going to be able to live without water(is that even legal?) but Kyle said he'll know for sure next week what the engineers say about getting us all hooked up. If it's longer than two weeks after we move in, I have a serious problem with that. We have to scrub the place down and with no water that is nearly impossible to do effectively. Anyway, we'll figure something out, we always do. If all else fails there is a creek next to the house. We can take hillbilly baths... literally!
Ok... it's 1:30... I should sleep.
I can't wait to get the heck out of here. I'm going to miss Kyle and I know he'll miss us too even if he plays it cool. When he's not going out of his way to be a selfish butthead... he's a sweetheart who truly does love us, he just has his own way of showing it.
I'll be glad to get away from all the crap going on here but it'll still be here when we get back. Currently we're planning on moving into the new house the Friday after Mia and I return, water or not. Kyle is getting pretty sick of all the garbage going on here too... FINALLY! It only took forever for him to see what was really going on. That's for another day.
I'm not sure how exactly we're going to be able to live without water(is that even legal?) but Kyle said he'll know for sure next week what the engineers say about getting us all hooked up. If it's longer than two weeks after we move in, I have a serious problem with that. We have to scrub the place down and with no water that is nearly impossible to do effectively. Anyway, we'll figure something out, we always do. If all else fails there is a creek next to the house. We can take hillbilly baths... literally!
Ok... it's 1:30... I should sleep.
The Great Debate
Since our big travel day is near and my anxiety over how Mia will behave has reached an all time high I have given in to something I thought I never would. I've decided to give her Benadryl to keep her calm.
I am so anti-doping kids. I think antibiotics are prescribed too often, Tylenol is used too freely, and just about every kid nowadays is on some sort of medication for something at all times. I am a huge fan of good doctors and modern medicine in general but as a society we are over medicating. I won't get into a rant about drug and insurance companies but I will say they are fueling this perceived need for medication for anything and everything. You have a cold, take drugs, you stubbed your toe, take drugs, you can't sleep, take drugs, you're overweight, take drugs, you're underweight, take drugs. I do take pills for things but I hate it. Does that make me a hypocrite, probably. I just don't want Mia to be drugged for no reason.
That brings me to my decision to drug her for no reason. Ugh. Mia is difficult, I'm sure most two year old kids are, but in addition to not listening she throws fits at the drop of a hat. She's loud, quite possibly the loudest kid I've ever heard. This happens in normal situations, at the mall, restaurants, people's homes, I am dreading what will happen on an airplane. Mia has sensory issues(just like her mommy). She doesn't like not being able to see around her, she hates it. That alone can cause a Red Alert tantrum. Given the sensitive nature of flying these days and the fact that people can get kicked off a flight for wearing too skimpy clothes or having an autistic toddler and anything in between, I'd rather not take my chances. I would rather her be calm and sedated(yuck) so we can get from A to B quickly and without a nervous breakdown. It's not that I would be embarrassed if she had a fit, I generally don't care what other people think, it's that I'm doing this alone. I have to be able to control her on a plane for over two hours and the usual bag of snacks and DVD's may not be enough.
I feel awful. I know people do it all the time but that doesn't make me any less of a hypocrite. That's something I cannot stand. I'm sure it's no big deal in the end for Mia to take Benadryl twice for flying(it's supposed to help with motion sickness too so that's good). I just want her to enjoy flying and have pleasant flying expeirinces.
I am so anti-doping kids. I think antibiotics are prescribed too often, Tylenol is used too freely, and just about every kid nowadays is on some sort of medication for something at all times. I am a huge fan of good doctors and modern medicine in general but as a society we are over medicating. I won't get into a rant about drug and insurance companies but I will say they are fueling this perceived need for medication for anything and everything. You have a cold, take drugs, you stubbed your toe, take drugs, you can't sleep, take drugs, you're overweight, take drugs, you're underweight, take drugs. I do take pills for things but I hate it. Does that make me a hypocrite, probably. I just don't want Mia to be drugged for no reason.
That brings me to my decision to drug her for no reason. Ugh. Mia is difficult, I'm sure most two year old kids are, but in addition to not listening she throws fits at the drop of a hat. She's loud, quite possibly the loudest kid I've ever heard. This happens in normal situations, at the mall, restaurants, people's homes, I am dreading what will happen on an airplane. Mia has sensory issues(just like her mommy). She doesn't like not being able to see around her, she hates it. That alone can cause a Red Alert tantrum. Given the sensitive nature of flying these days and the fact that people can get kicked off a flight for wearing too skimpy clothes or having an autistic toddler and anything in between, I'd rather not take my chances. I would rather her be calm and sedated(yuck) so we can get from A to B quickly and without a nervous breakdown. It's not that I would be embarrassed if she had a fit, I generally don't care what other people think, it's that I'm doing this alone. I have to be able to control her on a plane for over two hours and the usual bag of snacks and DVD's may not be enough.
I feel awful. I know people do it all the time but that doesn't make me any less of a hypocrite. That's something I cannot stand. I'm sure it's no big deal in the end for Mia to take Benadryl twice for flying(it's supposed to help with motion sickness too so that's good). I just want her to enjoy flying and have pleasant flying expeirinces.
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