What we've learned so far on our Florida Vacation

Lucky for us, the hotel has Internet access - so I can give you a quick update!

Here's what we've learned so far, traveling with two kids under THREE!

First, Megan does not like change, whatsoever. She was a nightmare on the plane. She screamed for at least 45 minutes straight. Thankfully, most people felt sorry for US instead of themselves! I have to say in her defense that the flight was right during nap time and since she was in a different environment, she just wouldn't sleep...until the last half hour of the flight, that is!

In addition to that, Megan just wouldn't stop crying and screaming in the hotel room. The result was that we ALL went to bed at 8:30. Meg was with me and Ryan was with Dad. Ryan and Ric whispered to each other for a while and I sang to Megan to TRY to get her to calm down. I don't think that the hotel is very full - and thankfully, it didn't sound like we had neighbors either. Every time she woke up last night, she screamed. *sigh*

Second, even if you go through the effort of reserving your rental car AND checking in online (with the email message to prove it) you still haven't done everything you need to get your car. Combine that with a debit card that was declined (after the LONGEST 2 1/2 hour flight EVER) and that makes Mommy quite upset, emotional, and pretty much miserable.

Third, we are SO GLAD that we don't live in a "battleground" state! Every other ad is for McCain or Obama on TV. It's annoying, depressing, and pretty much makes you want to turn it off. (But we didn't because when you are getting ready to go in the morning, there's nothing else in a hotel room to keep the kids entertained!)

Last, we've decided that until the kids are older, if you want to see them - you have to come see us! :)

Here's hoping for a better day! We're planning to spend the day with Sue, Thom, and their kids. Only Sue has seen Megan, and the rest saw Ryan when he was only 6 months old. It should be fun! Stay tuned!