Last night I "finished" packing other than the last minute stuff that I will pack tonight and tomorrow morning (like my son's toothbrush).
Today I have been listening to songs that my Grandpa recorded. I am happy to have those. I cut my son's hair today (he does so well holding still for a two year old) and my husband's hair. I cooked lasagna for dinner plus extra so my husband has food while I am gone. It's been a busy and productive day.
Here's what I have planned: wake the kids up and keep them in the PJs. Load them into the car and head straight to the airport. I will be bringing our double stroller, a backpack to carry with as many clothes I could fit (my free personal item) a large bag with two small packed bags with more clothes to put into the stroller (my son's personal item) and a diaper bag with the pull out diaper changing pad on top (free when traveling with baby) with a huge carabiner so it can hook to the stroller handle. That's about as hands free as it gets.
If my husband is allowed by the airline/airport he will get a special pass to accompany me to the gate. If not, I'll be on my own.
Since I had to book the ticket with less than a week before my trip I took the cheapest option available which was an Allegiant flight. They are not my favorite airline, but it was better to be $79 per ticket (one way) than to pay over $200 for another airline. Still amazed there were any airlines with that price so short notice. Since I'm not bringing any carry on bags or checked bags I don't have to pay any extra fees.
For an unexpected trip, part of what is helping is that I already had a trip planned this month to visit family. I already sent a few clothes down with family who drove from our area after Thanksgiving. I already have a flight to get home since I already had a flight down (that is null now). As much as I wish I could have seen my Grandpa as originally planned or at least kept my original flight to go down for the funeral, I am glad that the timing is better than it otherwise could have been.
Singing off...my bags are packed
Gina
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