Airport Mania(c)

We survived!!! Getting to the airport, and waiting in the ticket line, then waiting for the plane went without a hitch! It went by so well!!! There were two phrases that I wish I got a dollar for every time I heard ('cause I would have a lot of money), and that was, "You're brave," and "You must be crazy!" I would always reply, "a little bit of both."
Our plane broke down, so we had to wait in the terminal for an extra half an our. When we got on the plane, due to the snow, and other delayed flights, we waited for over an hour on the plane. I would not recommend Delta. Not very good costumer service at all!!!! No one saw a flight attendant at all during our delay! I gave my girls some candy so that their ears wouldn't hurt during the take off. Well, we didn't take off for 40 more minutes! So the girls were screaming for water. They were so thirsty. Poor things! There was a nice Savannah GA gal that sat near, that begged to hold Mady. After holding her for almost four hours, I happily turned her over! After take off, she handed her back. Asleep. shortly after we were up in the air Mady was awake. The girls were ready to get off at that time too! Then "aaawwwh" they FINALLY came by with the DRINKS!!! Mikayla sucked her drink down before the lady was finished pouring mine and Maky's. I had to get her a refill. I thought the seat mounted tv's were a cool upgrade, but I have grown to HATE them!!! Makynna wouldn't keep her hand off of the touch screen buttons, and Mikayla kept hitting hers, sending the guy's head forward, every time she smacked the screen.
None of the girls slept the entire flight, until 30min before landing! Mikayla was the first to go out, and then Makynna's eyes shut during landing. I waited for everyone to get off the plane before I attempted to get all of us off. Mikayla did not want to wake up! I was struggling to carry both her and the baby, until I was about half way off of the plane when a flight attendant finally asked if I wanted some help! NAH, YA THINK?!!!
I Have never been more happy to see my mother in-law as I was when I walked off of that plane!!! The airport was practically empty, closing for x-mas. So getting to baggage claim and everything was a breeze! Jeff had already grabbed my bags before we got there. Everyone's prayers definitely were answered. Although there were some rough times, all in all, it went great!

We met so many nice and helpful people at the airport, and on the plane. The Christmas spirit was in full swing. While I was going through security, there was this sweet man who helped me get my things on the belt, then helped me get the kids' shoes on and off (I was smart enough to put us all in crocs). Then while waiting for our flight, there was a mom traveling with her 2yr old daughter that shared toys, food, and drinks with my girls. So nice! I also met a mom, and dad that were also helpful! On the plane that GA gal was so sweet to hold Mady during take off, and before landing so I could gather our things. There was a soldier on the plane that sat near us, that entertained Makynna! He also had three children, that he hadn't seen for a year, and had nine more months to go! I thanked him for the sacrifice. He was such a great man! So humble.



Our Christmas was so enjoyable! The girls woke up with a load of toys from Santa! They had such a blast ripping open the presents. I think they liked that more than the contents! Afterward we went to the most delicious southern dinner at his brother Jim, and sister in-law Jodie's. Pat and I stayed there late with the girls. I had such a great time visiting with them. I really love them a lot. The reminiscing was fun! Although I missed my family, doing something new and entirely different was fun for a change! I hope everyone else had a Merry Christmas too!!!