Arianna and I had a direct flight out of Kansas City for Wednesday 11/2. Hubby thought that would be the easiest for the both of us. Which he was very correct.
We left for KC after dropping off Emma and Paylynn with my mom. The 2.5 hour drive was mixed emotions for me. I had never traveled alone, just around my hometown. So flying without Dusty was whole new territory. I HAD to know what I was doing. Hence again the reason for a direct flight. Once we arrived in KC, we stopped by the American Girl Store and bought a few things for Christmas and for Arianna after surgery. A bit of a pick me up---a dolly get well kit. It included crutches and bandages. She did get a wheelchair for her doll for her birthday. All this was to help with any unnerving feelings---just knowing her doll could be like her would hopefully ease her. But honestly she was really calm about it all. Any way after shopping we got some lunch and then headed for the airport. Dusty was to walk us in but the parking lot B was all full. So I just told him to drop us off and I could figure it out.
I gave him a kiss goodbye and told him we would see him on Sunday. I found Gate 50 with no problem. I used the restroom since there was no restroom beyond the checkin point. Once we passed through security it was just waiting. And waiting is hard for me. I am a nervous flyer so the 1.5 hour wait was hard. A few times I felt like crying. I wanted Dusty there with me.
Once we were boarded, a lady helped me place my bags in the overhead compartment. Yes I am just not big enough---jut 4'9" big enough. Once seated I took my anti-anxiety medication and tolerated the flight just fine. We arrived in Boston a bit early. We were the last ones off the plane but no rush. We had our bags with us so all I had to do was find the taxi line. And that was really easy too. Just followed the signs and got in line. I told the taxi driver where we were headed and he got us to our destination. I checked in to our hotel---the Best Western Inn at Longwood. Arianna was hungry so we got us a sandwich down at the galleria. I had her shower and then we settled into our own beds. Yes Dusty booked us a two bedroom just so Arianna didn't have to share a bed with her mommy. But rest was gladly accepted since we had a busy day and had another one tomorrow.
We left for KC after dropping off Emma and Paylynn with my mom. The 2.5 hour drive was mixed emotions for me. I had never traveled alone, just around my hometown. So flying without Dusty was whole new territory. I HAD to know what I was doing. Hence again the reason for a direct flight. Once we arrived in KC, we stopped by the American Girl Store and bought a few things for Christmas and for Arianna after surgery. A bit of a pick me up---a dolly get well kit. It included crutches and bandages. She did get a wheelchair for her doll for her birthday. All this was to help with any unnerving feelings---just knowing her doll could be like her would hopefully ease her. But honestly she was really calm about it all. Any way after shopping we got some lunch and then headed for the airport. Dusty was to walk us in but the parking lot B was all full. So I just told him to drop us off and I could figure it out.
I gave him a kiss goodbye and told him we would see him on Sunday. I found Gate 50 with no problem. I used the restroom since there was no restroom beyond the checkin point. Once we passed through security it was just waiting. And waiting is hard for me. I am a nervous flyer so the 1.5 hour wait was hard. A few times I felt like crying. I wanted Dusty there with me.
Once we were boarded, a lady helped me place my bags in the overhead compartment. Yes I am just not big enough---jut 4'9" big enough. Once seated I took my anti-anxiety medication and tolerated the flight just fine. We arrived in Boston a bit early. We were the last ones off the plane but no rush. We had our bags with us so all I had to do was find the taxi line. And that was really easy too. Just followed the signs and got in line. I told the taxi driver where we were headed and he got us to our destination. I checked in to our hotel---the Best Western Inn at Longwood. Arianna was hungry so we got us a sandwich down at the galleria. I had her shower and then we settled into our own beds. Yes Dusty booked us a two bedroom just so Arianna didn't have to share a bed with her mommy. But rest was gladly accepted since we had a busy day and had another one tomorrow.
