First Flight

We stressed about it for weeks, but both Audrey and Kelly survived Audrey's first airplane flight. Moreover, Kelly pulled it all off by herself. I only drove her to the airport and back. Yes, that means dad missed her first time through airport security, her first time on an airplane, her first time getting de-iced, her first trip outside of Utah, her first trip to Idaho, and her first flight delay, among other things.

I'm not sad at all. I really enjoyed hosting a couple Ph.D. students from the Netherlands for seven whole days. Seriously. I did. I'm not kidding. I have no regrets about missing her first trip so I could get a few brownie points at work.

Ugh...parental guilt is tough.

Anyway, enough about my issues--the trip was pretty exciting. Kelly's longtime good friend, Marnie, is getting married to "The Chad" in May up in Boise, ID and Kelly is going to be in the wedding. While Kelly was pregnant (remember, due date was October 22nd), Marnie put forth an October wedding as a possibility. Apparently, getting married in October is somewhat of a family tradition for Chad. Kelly and I were relieved that they came to their senses and changed the date to May. So, this was the bridesmaids dress weekend getaway and a chance for some quality girl time.

Kelly and I briefly thought about driving to Idaho, but we came to our senses as well once we started imagining a five hour drive (at best) with a screaming baby strapped into her car seat. Actually, it was the thought of the five hour drive turning into a twelve hour December adventure that really sealed the deal for an airplane ticket.

All the worries were for naught as the traveling was fairly uneventful. Audrey did great on the plane, sleeping most of the way. On the way out of Utah, Kelly had an entire row to herself, which helped with the nursing aspect of the flight. On the way back, a nice old business lady in her row was impressed by all the fancy toys moms now have. She really liked the nursing cover and the Moby Wrap.

This trip going so well really makes me wonder...if Kelly can push a stroller, carry a baby, carry a diaper bag, and pull a carry-on bag through an airport and onto a plane with zero issues, does she really need my help for anything? I think she just humors me now and again.