First Plane Ride

Tyler took his first plane ride this summer when we went to visit Mimi and Abuelito's house and then from there went on vacation to Florida. We traveled to Austin so that we could fly with Mimi to our vacation destination. Flying by myself with Tyler was quite an adventure. He behaved really well. It was all the stuff I had to carry that made it interesting. I felt so bad when we had to go through security because I had my purse/diaper bag, my carry-on, his stroller, his carseat, and him. Not only did I have to put all of it on the security belt, but I had to put both of our shoes on it, I had to take him out of the stroller just to put him back in, and I had to take out my laptop to be scanned. It was so crazy. I was just a little stressed considering I was cutting it close on when the plane was leaving. Fortunately, there were several people who helped me. There was the guy behind me in the security line who helped me put it all on and then he helped me after it when through too. I am not sure if he really wanted to help or he just wanted to get me moving so he could get through. I am pretty sure it was the former but either way, I did not care. It was help given kindly. Then when we were boarding the plane, another guy that was behind me offered to help. He was in a really good mood because he was a stand-by. I was extremely grateful for that. It was funny watching him try to get all my stuff down the aisle. It was a tight squeeze. I felt bad and grateful at the same time that I did not have to do it. Carrying the baby and my purse/diaper bag was enough for me. Fortunately, on the plane, we got a whole row of three seats to ourselves. That was so nice. I did not have to worry about anyone else around me. We finally made it to Austin after all the drama and I was happy to get help again. Tyler chilled while on the plane and I made him suck on his bottle. I think at times it still hurt him with the pressure because he would whine a little but I would too if I did not know what was going on so I understand. He did great though. I was proud of him.