What was your last experience like flying with your child(ren)? Like me, do your last memories on an airplane include a grumpy toddler who wouldn’t sleep during the entire 10-hour flight? And who thencomplained that headphones made her ears too hot but she still wanted to watch movies? And because you were almost in your third trimester of your second pregnancy, you were so tired that you passed out, leaving said toddler to bitch-slap your partner because she was losing her mind? And when you arrived at the airport, your child started to hysterically scream ‘fire, fire’ for some unknown reason? Needless to say, I haven’t been on an airplane since. That was three years ago.
Do you remember going on a long-haul flight and watching loads of films and taking lots of naps? And dipping into your book whenever you feel like it? And going to the loo infrequently because you didn’t want to miss the end of the romcom you were watching? Well, my friends, that will be me in about eight days. Next Saturday I am flying to Florida to visit my family for my grandmother’s 100th birthday party. Alone. Without Husband. Without the kids.
So think of me next weekend. Flying alone. With some magazines, my new Kobo Glo HD e-Reader and yummy snacks that my children aren’t allowed to eat. I will watch movies and take naps. I will travel the way that travelling was meant to be. Without the kids.
Photo credit: Liane Metzler
Wow, the flight sounds like a holiday in itself. I’m just a little bit jealous #theprompt
Lap it up, lovely (you lucky lady lol)
Hope you enjoy your trip and that your Grandma has a great day. 100 is something to celebrate, that’s for sure! X
Thank you. I am obviously looking forward to seeing my family, but will miss the kids, but it will be nice to have a bit of a quiet trip. 🙂
Oh fab – have fun! Hope the flight doesn’t go too quickly as it sounds blissful! #theprompt
I did just that for my grandmothers 100th in November, it was fabulous 🙂 Enjoy! And have a wonderful time at the party xx Thanks so much for sharing with #ThePrompt x
I did this when I went to Chicago last May for work. Missed my boys something rotten but it was nice to do my own thing for a few days! Have fun lovely. And what a celebration! xx
Flight without kids, or husband, sounds like a holiday in itself! Have a great time x