At the beginning of July, we went to Idaho to visit family for 2 weeks. Ty and I flew there separately from Paxton. We got there a couple days earlier and played with family in Utah. I will NEVER fly with the kids and without Paxton again! Never! It was just way too stressful. So not worth it.
On the flight there, I gave Ty some Benadryl hoping it would knock him out for the whole flight and it'd be a breezy trip. I figured it would work well because we were flying at Ty's nap time too. Well he played for the first 30-45 minutes, then got sleepy. He was fighting sleep, but finally gave in. But not for long. He only slept 30 minutes, when a guy behind us sneezed and it woke him up. He was cranky for the last hour of the flight. The Benadryl did not help the situation, but made it worse because he was still so drowsy, but wouldn't sleep. On the flight home at the end of our trip, it was even worse. I didn't give him Benadryl, but he still only slept for 20 minutes. It was the very first 20 minutes of the flight that he was sleeping, then the pilot came on the intercom and announced that we can get up from our seats and recline and all that. And that woke him up. He was okay and playing for 45 minutes or so, and then the last hour again, he was horrible. HORRIBLE. I wanted to cry on the plane with him, but held back. There was one point he was screaming his head off, and I was just sitting there, not able to calm him in any way. I tried food, drink, toys, pacifier. He didn't want any of it. So I just let him cry. I got a nasty look from the couple in front of me. They also had a baby, but it was much smaller. I just can't wait til that happens to them some day. They'll be getting the nasty looks. Sheesh! Once we landed, it took 30 minutes for us to get to the gate and get off the plane, because we were early, so there were no gates available for us to de-board. It didn't help that we were at almost the very back of the plane. Once we got off the plane, I walked quickly to baggage claim and found Paxton and Yaya there waiting for us. I handed Ty over and broke down. I couldn't help it. Pregnancy hormones, a restless 11 month old, and flying do not mix well.
Besides the flights, we had lots of fun spending time with the family. Ty was adored by all of his cousins, and they had fun playing with him. He loved having them around too. They were so good with him and let him grab toys out of their hands. Ty was pretty entertaining too. He has a funny personality. He is always making faces and doing crazy things with his lips.
While in Utah, we went to a late 4th of July parade. All the kids scored on candy! They each came home with a bag full of it... mostly taffy! We got some ourselves. Ty liked seeing some of the floats, but when any sirens were turned on from the fire engines and police cars, he got really scared and clung to whoever was holding him. They were really loud.
In Idaho, we were able to visit a few friends we knew from school, visit the campus, and relax at my parent's house. We watched a few movies in the theatre room, rode on the four-wheeler, sat by the river, went on several walks, played with Daphne the dog, crawled in the soft grass, and ate some yummy food. Ty LOVED the dog, and also LOVED the four-wheeler. He looks scared in the picture, but when we would take him off, he would get mad and want to get back on.
Daphne didn't have much interest in him. ha
He loves his cars!!
Driving with Grandpa and Grandma
We had a really great time! I was glad Paxton came this time. The past several times I've gone to Idaho, he hasn't been able to come. So it was fun for the family to see him and have him there to be with Ty and me.
Waiting at the airport to go home, Ty was watching these 2 kids playing. He thought they were so funny. I thought he looked cute.
