tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post7449525517526454182..comments2024-03-28T07:59:18.432-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: Petrified of AirplanesAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-85769979609138109872009-06-19T20:24:33.849-06:002009-06-19T20:24:33.849-06:00It's been almost ten years since I've been...It's been almost ten years since I've been on a plane. Most of the flights out of my little hometown airport are on those prop planes (crop dusters, as I like to call them)... and you have to fly to Nashville or Atlanta in order to go anywhere. <br /><br />One of the last flights I was on was on a crop duster... we hit the worst turbulence I had ever felt. I kid you not, the guy next to me whipped out rosary beads. I am not Catholic, but I was <i>thisclose</i> to yanking them out of his hands to use myself...Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-80520042365277780612009-06-19T15:05:12.980-06:002009-06-19T15:05:12.980-06:00Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday! :) Flying w...Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday! :) Flying with my two kids is my worst nightmare. I flew once with my older daughter when she was about 6 months old, and she is the reason why I don't want to do it again. I gave her Benadryl b/c that's what everyone told me to do, and she acted like a drunken sailor on leave. It was terrible. <br /><br />Hope your flight goes better. ;) If I crash on an island, Jack and Sawyer had better be there!Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-44856006448035959662009-06-19T14:48:53.145-06:002009-06-19T14:48:53.145-06:00Oh I'm right there with ya girl! I am terrifie...Oh I'm right there with ya girl! I am terrified of flying...probably because I had to fly about a month or so after 9-11. Now with all the plane crashes going on, I'm even MORE terrified! <br /><br />Good luck with your flight! You are going to be just fine. :)Ally Wasmundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932264920378340844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-83823740567078024772009-06-19T13:01:19.166-06:002009-06-19T13:01:19.166-06:00When my little darlin's were little the seven ...When my little darlin's were little the seven year old was scared to fly so the five year old drew pictures for her...of planes crashing into rocks. She's 22 now and still a little demon. <br />Before I fly I don't sleep the night before so I can sleep on the plane. Ummm...Guess that's not an option with two little ones. How about leashes? (Just kidding!)<br />Once in an airport a harried mother handed me her infant and walked over to the counter across the room. I sat there in shock. I think she must have been from the south because she was way too trusting to be from Jersey! <br />Just breath in the butterflies...breathe out the bees...<br />And have a great trip!Aimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-60398608718708694352009-06-19T12:40:57.299-06:002009-06-19T12:40:57.299-06:00When I've traveled with my son (he's a tod...When I've traveled with my son (he's a toddler), several people offered to help--from security to flight attendants--so it was actually much better than I expected.sitting on the mood swing at the playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490776073033413587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-83764812557808022162009-06-19T12:22:44.033-06:002009-06-19T12:22:44.033-06:00Yes...don't drink anything; and wait to pee un...Yes...don't drink anything; and wait to pee until you get on the plane. Because once you are on the plane you can leave your 7 yo in his seat.<br /><br />I hope it goes well. Deep Breaths...deep breaths.Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-45683352161330455142009-06-19T10:43:08.755-06:002009-06-19T10:43:08.755-06:00I don't envy you traveling with children, but ...I don't envy you traveling with children, but the odds are in your favor that everything will be just fine.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242687458315186709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-92069555035010283222009-06-19T06:33:02.797-06:002009-06-19T06:33:02.797-06:00Get the Xanax. Seriously.Get the Xanax. Seriously.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889007018057597648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-87110849991490551902009-06-19T05:25:39.633-06:002009-06-19T05:25:39.633-06:00Oh I share your fear and loathing of travel, speci...Oh I share your fear and loathing of travel, specifically flight. We have the kids pack what they need in their backpacks -- the have the kind on wheels. Makes a huge difference when they can pull their stuff. Yes,I bring them in with me... all three if I have to. My oldest boy is 8 and no way no how will I leave a 10, 8 and 3.5 year old alone in the airport. I am usually fine though, until I hit the plane.<br /><br />Remember there are Family Lanes this allows you to pack more than the allowed 3 oz. of liquid. I declare my liquids (bottles of Tylenol, Benedryl, juice boxes and Mojito concealed in Scooby Doo thermos!)Jessica Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026783815905169830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-38124225614333193342009-06-19T03:46:37.789-06:002009-06-19T03:46:37.789-06:00Just take heaps of Xanax, drink plenty, and let th...Just take heaps of Xanax, drink plenty, and let the kids do what they want. If anyone gets narky, then the staff will look after them, at least on the plane. Have fun!!♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66835680143235100812009-06-19T01:19:59.480-06:002009-06-19T01:19:59.480-06:00Pull up your big girl panties!! You will be fine!!...Pull up your big girl panties!! You will be fine!! My hubby works in building airplanes and promises they are safer than driving a car. Pack lots of goodies they barely feed you anymore on planes. Have fun and breathe!!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-52726133916006699632009-06-19T00:05:16.423-06:002009-06-19T00:05:16.423-06:00Everything is going to be okay! Or at least sayin...Everything is going to be okay! Or at least saying this over and over again will reduce your kids to fits of hysterics. Maybe you can have your 7-year old say it to you several times throughout the flight?<br /><br />Good luck!Carey-Life in the Carpool Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083137670002704577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-57098635528703231082009-06-18T23:08:47.324-06:002009-06-18T23:08:47.324-06:00Good luck. I mean, how bad can it be, right? Kiddi...Good luck. I mean, how bad can it be, right? Kidding!Sara @ Domestically Challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245599062507705190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-14948972949180996452009-06-18T22:45:41.376-06:002009-06-18T22:45:41.376-06:00Don't forget to BREATHE. . . it's easy to ...Don't forget to BREATHE. . . it's easy to panic. . .easy to forget to breathe regularlyl which adds to your anxiety. . .Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695395104518983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-24762301451743146712009-06-18T21:28:06.037-06:002009-06-18T21:28:06.037-06:00Wish I had some words of wisdom, but I'm the g...Wish I had some words of wisdom, but I'm the girl next to you curling up into a ball of fear and trying to figure out a way to steal your Xanax. <br /><br />Be safe.Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970073408080723355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-42162217577376245002009-06-18T21:15:36.149-06:002009-06-18T21:15:36.149-06:00You are woman hear you roar. You can do it, nothi...You are woman hear you roar. You can do it, nothing to it. If there's a place you want go ask the map ask the map ask the map. You'll be fine once the eagle lands. Promise.Alex the Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516151350022189691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-82721780588299505432009-06-18T21:00:54.487-06:002009-06-18T21:00:54.487-06:00I've flown several times, but only a few times...I've flown several times, but only a few times by myself. I'm more nervous about the "before" stuff, getting my ticket, going through security, etc., than flying. I actually relax once I get on the plane. I know, crazy, right? You'll be fine. Just take a deep breath and try not to show your anxiety to the kids 'cause you know they'll pick up on that!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-29545556646764701252009-06-18T20:36:31.904-06:002009-06-18T20:36:31.904-06:002 words - astronaut diapers2 words - astronaut diapersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128187537972423200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-30397091582763461332009-06-18T20:33:56.570-06:002009-06-18T20:33:56.570-06:00Right. It's like giving birth, just breathe an...Right. It's like giving birth, just breathe and before you know it, it will be over.anyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690629118040879376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-75462166204435625652009-06-18T19:10:53.570-06:002009-06-18T19:10:53.570-06:00You can handle this. I have complete faith in you!...You can handle this. I have complete faith in you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-36776005234884749912009-06-18T19:02:16.939-06:002009-06-18T19:02:16.939-06:00Sorry, can;t help. I love to fly. Asoeffinglutel...Sorry, can;t help. I love to fly. Asoeffinglutely.Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-62551778024264409092009-06-18T19:01:43.733-06:002009-06-18T19:01:43.733-06:00I think about three Xanax ought to do it. I'm...I think about three Xanax ought to do it. I'm just trying to figure out who gets how much when.<br /><br />I hope you are visiting your hubby in TX...and that he greets you warmly and perhaps with roses (and very unlike how you wrote it).Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-80949141396700607532009-06-18T18:57:19.505-06:002009-06-18T18:57:19.505-06:00I've flown quite a few times, but not with kid...I've flown quite a few times, but not with kids. <br /><br />I'm sure you will do just fine.Carrie Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885861928935657326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-25139034532403235242009-06-18T17:57:23.344-06:002009-06-18T17:57:23.344-06:00Right! You can handle this woman! You are super ...Right! You can handle this woman! You are super woman aren't you? Aren't you?<br /><br />Ok so just take a couple shots before you board.<br /><br />Eww, I hate that recycled air too!Grand Poobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223439935987831945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-23987317262059520072009-06-18T16:12:51.638-06:002009-06-18T16:12:51.638-06:00It sounds worse than it really is! I traveled with...It sounds worse than it really is! I traveled with mine all by myself and the kids did amazing. Here's a tip: Dramamine...or benadryl!! Knock them out!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661482257470326487noreply@blogger.com