ladybugmom
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- Feb 27, 2008
Oh, and about Ally's backpack...I assume that is stuff for the plane? If she hasn't seen it yet, here's an idea. Each time we fly I pack some surprises in Macy's backpack (she chooses the notebook and markers she wants and this time which AG magazines and books to bring) and she can't open it until we get up in the air. I even make her wait through the take-off. We have to be at cruising altitude! Then she's so excited to open it up and see the new stuff. It holds her attention throughout the flight. Now Bailey on the other hand is a whole nother story. I spend most of my time telling her to be quieter and whisper. I'm always saying, "Shhhh. Airplanes are like church. You have to be quiet. Shhhh." It's a broken record. LOL
This time one of her surprises is a package of pipe cleaners and a package of beads that can be strung on them. I figured she could make bracelets, necklaces, or other stuff. She likes crafty things. We also have some of those travel Aquadoodle mats and color pages. They're not new this time, but we pretty much only use them when we fly so hopefully they will still be exciting this time.
Yes, it is stuff for the plane! And she has no idea what's inside--I planned it that way--to be a surprise just like you said! How funny!! We seem to be A LOT alike!!
Yes--Claire is another story, too!! She usually does pretty well on plane rides. She has flown twice--last summer to Charleston and last Christmas to New Jersey. I'm hoping the plane isn't too full so maybe she can have a seat to herself. Now that she's older I'm hoping she can sit still--I guess we'll see!