LaterBlog

Written April 16, 2014 @ 7:32 PM somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean.

Airplane blog

My faux blog as I fly.. I’m not a good blogger, obviously. but when I feel the need to have an outlet I capitalize on it. I’m at this very moment on British Airways flight 197 en route to Houston. This has been the most amazing and pleasant international flight of my 34 years thus far. We have 4 paid seats yet the other three around us are not taken. This is like a lotto for a mom! My kids can come and go and I’m not feeling all awkward asking people to excuse me when they need to potty. Even better is that the seats directly in front are unoccupied. I don’t have to be bitchy mom and keep saying “stop kicking”!  My kids are having fun on this flight back to the USA. The movies BA has on tap are pretty awesome. I’ve already watched Wolf on Wallstreet.

I admit, I’m scared of jet lag. The body is a crazy, amazing creation. But…. trying to convince yourself that’s it’s instantly 6 hours behind or ahead of schedule SUCKS! I understand the science behind it but I’m not sure my kids will. The best thing is just letting them be, which is SO hard. Not just in regard to jet lag but in life. How to do you let go and let you kids choose to be themselves? As parents we always want to provide and protect our children but that’s not always easy when you want them to experience life. It’s seriously a catch 22, or rock and hard place or any of the other 100 cliches.. 

I’ve never given flying on a plane much thought until the Malaysian flight disappeared. No, I’m lying.. I gave flying a lot of thought after 9/11 but that was 13 years ago and the rawness is gone. I love to fly. I love airports. I love people watching. The anticipation of getting on the plane. I LOVE takeoff.. Landing and I are stilling becoming friends, but I like to fly, just as much as I like to drive. Flying is FUN, especially when you are on a flight that servers lovely red wine, amazing meal, and my kids treats the entire 10 hours and 5 mins!! 

My kids love the movies even if they’ve seen most of what’s showing. I love the movies and music! Flying is fun!! :P