Baby’s First Flight (SNA to STL)
How old was your kid when they took their first flight? Bobbi was seven months, from Orange County (SNA) to Saint Louis (SNL) on Southwest.
Robert and I were so nervous for a few days, but of course our sweet girl did amazing! She’s already true traveler at heart!
We brought her ear protection, (which we got for another purpose but heard they are great for flights) -Bobbi tested, Bobbi approved- and gave her a bottle as we took off as the plane took off, just as the Dr. recommended. It worked like a charm! After that she pretty much just slept on Robert in the ergo until we started our decent into Saint Louis. When she woke up she didn’t make a sound. So although her first flight could have gone many different ways, but even with masks it was as smooth as we could ask for.
We’re super excited about the trip! Even if it’s a humble purpose to see Robert’s family, we couldn’t be happier. We haven’t been on vacation in over two years, as many others thanks to Covid, and it’s our first big trip with Bobbi.
Our hosts for the night were grandma and grandpa, who live in a lovely wooded area outside of the city. I always love the drive to their place, passing wide plains with houses with grand yards. As I dream of a yard that big coming from Southern California, I can hear my husband’s thoughts of horror how much mowing that would be, on the flip side how rad his riding mower would be if he lived out here.
When we got to grandpa’s and grandma’s house we enjoyed what every family does – dinner, drinks and pictures with the baby! It was the first time uncle Brian met Bobbi too. She naturally already loves him!
We slept in the basement. Have I mentioned I LOVE all basements? They are legitimately the coolest things for cali kids. My mind wanders as the possibility for the space – a Steelers Lady Den? Library? Art/Scrapbook Studio, a Wine Cellar? SO many options! Anyways Bobbi started out in the pack and play after falling asleep while the boys caught up and we watched Sweet Tooth on Netflix (5 Stars BTW), but ended up waking up multiple times so we transferred her to our bed. Day One Down! It’s just the beginning!
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