Monday

[JeanneVictoria 55]

Picture of the birthday present George bought me. He picked it out himself and gave it to me 2 days early.

I love that gold isnt as expensive here and the quality is better..this is 18k solid gold.

excuse my scaley skin on my hand lol, i do dishes 3 times a day and its dry here lol

Jess, your ring is BEAUTIFUL!! Looks very very nice on your finger!!! Congratulations!!

[Nothing1234 2]

Awww! I love it Jess! Very sweet and your hands look beautiful silly!

[amysaid 9]

8 days until Abigail and I leave for Egypt... what do you do with a nearly-six-year-old on an airplane for 18 hours?! (i have already had the suggestion of benadryl and whiskey, neither of which are options that i would actually consider... unfortunately )

[~Jess~ 0]

8 days until Abigail and I leave for Egypt... what do you do with a nearly-six-year-old on an airplane for 18 hours?! (i have already had the suggestion of benadryl and whiskey, neither of which are options that i would actually consider... unfortunately )

Im really worried about how my -going to be- 15mth old will do on a 13hr flight. he was such a good traveler before....when he wasnt interested in moving all over and never staying still.

Hopefully your daughter will sleep for some of the flight. if you get window and aisle, let her have the window so you knw she isnt getting up and wandering off if u doze off. if she likes books that would be cool too or coloring or something she enjoys, hopefully they have a good movie playing.

[~Jackie~ 30]

jess~~the ring is beautiful!

jJ

[Aymsgirl 0]

Me likey likey Jess! It's beauuuuuuuutiful!

[amal 4]

Jess, I like ur present!! I wouldn't mind having something like that!

[~Jess~ 0]

Thanks everyone, i really love it!!

[Muh and me 18]

Its so prettyyyyyyyyyyyy Jess!!!!

[doodlebugg 10]

8 days until Abigail and I leave for Egypt... what do you do with a nearly-six-year-old on an airplane for 18 hours?! (i have already had the suggestion of benadryl and whiskey, neither of which are options that i would actually consider... unfortunately )

Has she ever taken Benadryl before? Why are you opposed to that option? It actually, so I was told, helps their ears not to hurt so bad as well as obviously putting them to sleep. I always gave my two girls benadryl when we'd fly to florida. Worked like a charm. Get in the plane, feed 'em, take 'em to the bathroom, get them all comfy cozy with a book or a movie on the screen in front of us and then give them the ole benadry. 10 minutes flat they'd be out like a light and I could relax and read almost a whole book! They'd wake up refreshed and rarin' to meet the big ole black rat we call Mickey.

If I were going with a nearly six year old to Egypt (which I would never do, God love you I have no patience) I'd just ask the pediatrician what they suggest to do.

A few other things you might want:

EARPLANES...these are the kind that supposedly help with the painful ear popping that the kids get

gum - again for the ear popping

Oh and don't forget these:

If you have time, order them from ebay since they're double the cost at the airport. It's a toy AND it helps them sleep without getting a sore neck which can totally ruin your time there.

I would also bring some antibacterial gel for those little hands that just seem to find all the germs on the planet. Let's face it they're like walking petri dishes until they're about ten years old so in this day and age of the swine flu I'd bring buckets of that stuff. Even give it out as presents if they don't have the nice smelling ones that they sell at Bath and Body Works.

Nice present Jess!!!!!

I feel so strange. I'm waiting up for my husband and my 13 yr old. The hubster's at work but Emily and her friends wanted to go to this place Canabie Lake Park at night. Someone's dad drove them there ( 1 1/2 hours), is chaperoning them the whole time and then is driving them back!!! That dad deserves a medal!!!!

[amysaid 9]

Has she ever taken Benadryl before? Why are you opposed to that option?

If I were going with a nearly six year old to Egypt (which I would never do, God love you I have no patience) I'd just ask the pediatrician what they suggest to do.

A few other things you might want:

EARPLANES...these are the kind that supposedly help with the painful ear popping that the kids get

gum - again for the ear popping

I would also bring some antibacterial gel for those little hands that just seem to find all the germs on the planet. Let's face it they're like walking petri dishes until they're about ten years old so in this day and age of the swine flu I'd bring buckets of that stuff. Even give it out as presents if they don't have the nice smelling ones that they sell at Bath and Body Works.

She has pretty severe allergies, so she's taken Benadryl plenty of times in the past... but she's one of those kids that 50% of the time it'll knock her out, and 50% of the time it'll amp her up and just make her antsy and cranky. I don't really want to risk that 50% chance of Crabigail, so i decided to just skip it unless she needs it. I'm still going to bring it, in case she ends up with motion sickness or something (she's never flown before)... who knows, maybe 8-10 hours in i will change my tune

Have you tried those Earplanes before? I actually have an awful time flying, due to the pressure, I end up arriving to my destination with a raging sinus headache... If they work, they would be super helpful.

You reminded me that I need to go by B&B and get some hand sanitizer! I practically bathe my hands in that stuff when we go out in Egypt (especially if we have to use a public toilet... )

Edited July 21, 2009 by amysaid

[Melly 2 0]

She has pretty severe allergies, so she's taken Benadryl plenty of times in the past... but she's one of those kids that 50% of the time it'll knock her out, and 50% of the time it'll amp her up and just make her antsy and cranky. I don't really want to risk that 50% chance of Crabigail, so i decided to just skip it unless she needs it. I'm still going to bring it, in case she ends up with motion sickness or something (she's never flown before)... who knows, maybe 8-10 hours in i will change my tune

That just totally cracked me up, Crabigail.

Do you call her that out loud or just to yourself?

Hope you find a good solution for the flight.

[amysaid 9]

She has pretty severe allergies, so she's taken Benadryl plenty of times in the past... but she's one of those kids that 50% of the time it'll knock her out, and 50% of the time it'll amp her up and just make her antsy and cranky. I don't really want to risk that 50% chance of Crabigail, so i decided to just skip it unless she needs it. I'm still going to bring it, in case she ends up with motion sickness or something (she's never flown before)... who knows, maybe 8-10 hours in i will change my tune

That just totally cracked me up, Crabigail.

Do you call her that out loud or just to yourself?

Hope you find a good solution for the flight.

When she was younger i used it when she was fussy, but for the most part she's a really good kid (when i give her the attention she needs, and don't hang out on VJ when she wants to talk to me!) so i don't have much opportunity. She's really kind of hilarious and qurky, i can't wait to see what she grows up to be like. The other day, she was sitting on the edge of my bed and very solemnly said "Mommy, I smell something. ... It smells like victory." totally deadpan. then she walked away. she is sooooo friendly, exuberant and outgoing, pretty much the polar opposite of what i'm like (shy, wallflower, plodding and methodical), it just astounds me some days.

By the way, Melly-- if there's anything you need that you'd like me to bring along, I'd be more than happy to. I am pack-horsing a bunch of stuff for other people, so a little more won't hurt. I seem to recall you pining away for some insect repellent?

Edited July 21, 2009 by amysaid

[Melly 2 0]

Amy that's really sweet of you to offer. I can't think of anything at the moment. I just had my mom send me a package full of stuff.

Thanks for offering!!