This is the image I plan to paste to the palm of my hand during the next seventeen hours of traveling with two small children who hate to sit still.
So if you happen to be sitting across the aisle from a frayed looking woman with her head in her hand, as her children melt down around her, just know she's picturing the beach and repeating the Little Engine's mantra: I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
And for once I'm less worried about Elias, his constant questions may bore a hole in my head but at least he understand that hugs from Nana and Papa await us at the end of our time as flying sardines.
Olive, well, she'll just scream.
Posted by: Christy | 05/23/2011 at 10:32 PM
Travel safe and have a terrific time on the Cape. Thanks for making me feel only half crazy.
Posted by: Danielle | 05/24/2011 at 01:51 AM
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anno | 05/24/2011 at 03:23 AM
Have a good trip!
Posted by: Sarah | 05/24/2011 at 04:47 AM
The Little Engine--what an inspiration! LOL! Have fun!
Posted by: Lee | 05/24/2011 at 06:40 AM
Safe travels - once again I am way far away and unable to come meet you near or on the Cape as I totally would - however I'm in Mali (right, West Africa) and then not home until June 3....one of these years!
Posted by: Sara | 05/24/2011 at 09:13 AM
Have a great time!
Posted by: Shelley | 05/24/2011 at 05:53 PM
I am traveling with Santino (now 3 years old) next week to Texas. I am trying to plan and scheme as much as possible to keep him quiet and calm on the plane ride there and back. It's going to be .... interesting traveling with him by myself but I am really excited. Good luck to you, I'm sure it will all be fine!
Posted by: massageon | 05/25/2011 at 05:17 AM
keep that sun shining through the weekend please!
Posted by: elizabeth | 05/25/2011 at 09:08 AM
they might surprise you...who knows? and knowing your parents, they will take the kids out of your arms and you will be lucky to get them back at all! have a great vacation. you all deserve a break from the winter routine.
Posted by: fleming | 05/25/2011 at 04:40 PM