tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post2660826344954394798..comments2023-06-20T08:17:02.393-04:00Comments on Our Life: Already? Or you haven't left yet?Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988224004955953763noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-76120365557253458442012-04-24T10:05:52.656-04:002012-04-24T10:05:52.656-04:00Splurge and get your kids iPods. I know it sounds...Splurge and get your kids iPods. I know it sounds insane ... but it was THE best suggestion someone gave us years ago. <br /><br />They can watch their own movies. Watch their own TV shows. And best of all - they have their own earphones ... so you don't have to bother anyone else.<br /><br />AND, it's small. Doesn't take up much space. And you can charge it anywhere. Oh yeah - bonus is that you'll have it when you get to Sri Lanka and you can take it on your road trips.<br /><br />No more, "Are We There Yet?". <br /><br />Get at least 16GB. And if you're uber crazy like us - we got the iTouch last year. <br /><br />Still thanking myself for it ...Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-19061748218005598362012-04-22T12:31:47.877-04:002012-04-22T12:31:47.877-04:00Best of luck!We just went through that and it wasn...Best of luck!We just went through that and it wasn't too bad. Minus the stop in Paris though because we had two cats, so I am a little jealous. When our daughter was your sons' ages she loved to color on the plane. They have these magic coloring books that use just one "magic" marker - less stuff to lose. She now watches movies and reads (when she's not whining, that is because she does that too).<br /><br />I meant to check on you at Oakwood but we were there for only a few days and were so busy with pre-departure stuff that I didn't have a chance. You should come and visit us in Delhi.Daniela Swiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375056786777183752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-30199404817980046772012-04-22T01:51:59.094-04:002012-04-22T01:51:59.094-04:00I normally hit up the dollar section at target or ...I normally hit up the dollar section at target or the dollar store. they normally have lots of little travel toys and when the pieces get lost on the plane or in transit we consider it a casualty of the move and walk on! Michael's is also a good dollar section...they have little water color books so you just need a q-tip and some water and the colors are on the pages. <br />Blessings with your move! I can't believe it is already that time again. we pack out in June and head back to DC for a season. And I think my husband is so relieved to maybe skip the emotional transition this time :) <br />kristen @www.seasonsworthsavoring.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-11144518129611071472012-04-22T01:50:58.941-04:002012-04-22T01:50:58.941-04:00Twistable crayons (the crayon can twist up to colo...Twistable crayons (the crayon can twist up to color or twist down into the "pen" so it doesn't break or mark) and a small notebook. Have a safe and fun flight! I am jealous of your stop in Paris and of your two years in Sri Lanka.Nomads By Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893950431543999751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-41582054535453722532012-04-22T01:11:14.720-04:002012-04-22T01:11:14.720-04:00I bought some smaller toys like plastic animals an...I bought some smaller toys like plastic animals and then I brought that tacky stuff so that Chloe could stick them down on her pull down tray and set up a little world to play with. I also let them have a "new toy" for each new airplane they boarded which was 4 planes for us. That made the start off more fun. Etch a sketchs are great for 4 yr olds too. Hope it helps and good luck those are long flights! Oh and I change them into pajamas for the night flight right before I give them some "sleep aide" for my little ones.Lisonbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248157790176433866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054190369289596136.post-25071164514130555352012-04-21T22:45:14.919-04:002012-04-21T22:45:14.919-04:00Dude we totally have trunkies! They are the best!!...Dude we totally have trunkies! They are the best!! I love the comments from people in the airport when the kids go scooting past on them.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531237659548377696noreply@blogger.com