We Made It!

Well, despite the fact that the boys didn't nap on Monday and acted like such hooligans at the library that morning that we could only stay a few minutes, God was extra kind to me and we somehow all made it to Seattle in one piece! Even my sanity was still intact!

I was really worried about this flight because, not only was I flying alone with the boys, but it had a layover too. Jack and Cullen certainly weren't little angels on the first flight but they behaved decently, all things considered. We had twenty-somethings seated in the row in front of us (the WORST kind of people to sit near) and although they weren't exactly friendly or sympathetic, at least they didn't glare at me and the boys the entire time. We also didn't bring a carseat on the plane this time so the boys feet weren't able to reach and kick the seat in front of them the entire time either. I'm sure that would have earned us lots of glares and loud sighs from the twenty-somethings.

And then, miraculously, the boys slept the entire 2nd flight - all four hours of it!!! I bribed them with actual bottles and the flight attendant gave me some milk immediately after we boarded. Cullen was asleep before we even took off and Jack watched his fire truck movie for about 10 minutes before he said "night night," laid his head in my lap and closed his eyes. YES!!!! The only downside was that I was leaning to the side in a really uncomfortable position and really needed to pee the entire flight. My leg fell asleep about 2 hours in and eventually sharp pains started shooting up it. I was counting down the minutes the entire time and my back and shoulders are still sore a few days later, but I didn't care - nothing on earth could have made me budge one inch!  A little pain and discomfort are well worth two quiet, sleeping children. I am so thankful the slept the whole time!

We've been having a wonderful time with the O'Malleys, the boys love being around family! I don't have any pictures yet but once Brandon gets here with my camera cord I will post some.