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I'm the guest poster today over at Women in the Scriptures, talking about what Family Home Evening looks like at our house. Check it out! If you leave a comment or participate in a blog hop, you'll be entered to win some way cool prizes -- see the details here. By the way, I spent Sunday to Wednesday enjoying Chicago with Joey and Katie while DH was at a conference. My advice for those thinking of traveling with an 11-month-old? Don't. We had a great time, but Katie was really cranky after missing some naps, being stuck in a stroller and being away from the familiar. The plane ride home was particularly frustrating. It was good to be reminded of how much Katie's pleasant personality is due to a consistent and regular sleep habits. But overall, it was worth it. We had a great time, thanks to the kindness of my mother-in-law, who watched the other six, and some helpful neighbors, who welcomed them for playdates to give her a break.

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Joy For Your Journey said…
When we were flying home a couple weeks ago and our flight was delayed, I felt so bad for the mothers of infants on the plane! That just has to be no fun--for everyone--especially the baby. How brave of you to travel with Katie though. I am glad you had a good time despite a little crankiness. I love Chicago. I think it is such a beautiful city. And I love your picture from up above!
12:20 PM
Becky said…
Hi! It was so fun to "meet" you in your FHE post. It brought back such fun memories of our crazy family nights with a lot of younger kids. Enjoy the metamorphosis as your kids grow older. FHE with teenagers is fun too! Have a great day and thanks for sharing.
12:35 PM
Dina said…
I had one of the worst flights ever with my now 13 yr. old son when he was 1. He hated being confined and wanted to use his new walking/running skills in the aisle. It was torture! The nice man next to me let him play with his pocket watch for the last 1/2 hour of the flight and then the pilot said that we couldn't land and would be circling for about 1/2 an hour. I was at my wits end. I wanted to put my son up in the cockpit with the pilot and say, "Okay, fine, then you entertain him for this half an hour!" :) I looked at him on our 6 hour plane ride to Hawaii a couple of weeks ago and had to chuckle as I watched him just sleeping with is IPOD. They really do grow up. :)
1:29 PM
KB said…
I always LOVE what you have to say in regards to raising a family! Thanks for sharing all about FHE on the other blog. It's great to hear what is working for other families. You inspire me!
2:35 PM
Unknown said…
Ok, so my question is how do you decide which kiddies to take on trips -- obviously the youngest, but then what?
4:25 PM
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