I AM HOME

We survived. I don't ever want to do that ever again and yes, I know that never is a long time. Ryland was such a trooper. He might even be a better traveler than his mom. On Friday, August 1st we had a two hour flight to Dallas/Fort Worth, then a three hour layover, then a three hour flight to Baltimore. Our three hour layover turned into six hour layover and after boarding the flight we sat on it (not even moving to the runway) for 48 minutes. So my 9:30pm arrival time in Baltimore turned into my midnight arrival time. I was BEAT!!! Ryland did not even cry on any of the flights. He was bored and squirmy but he managed.
On our way home, Tuesday, August 5th we left Baltimore at 3:50pm and arrived in Dallas/Forth Worth for our three hour layover. We did board the plane on time but again we sat on the plane, without AC for 45 minutes. We arrived into Phoenix at 10:15pm and had to wait almost an hour for our luggage because they would not let the baggage guys get the luggage because there was lightening. UUugggghhh.....and I know everyone has these airline stories, I have plenty...I was just hoping to not have any including my 11 month old son.
So on to FIRST CLASS :-) Ryland and I flew first class since I redeemed airline miles for this flight. First class is a whole different world and I am going to have a hard time going back to coach now knowing what goes on up there. You get complimentary alcohol, hot mixed nuts, fresh baked cookies and snacks. And by snacks I do not mean a bag of something. My options were a roasted tomato and turkey wrap or a bbq chicken salad with foccacia cheese bread. Give me a break. All the while, back in coach, they are charging for sodas. Now I was not able to enjoy any of the drinks or food because I had a squirmy child on my lap, but it sure was nice to "pretend" to be a part of that world for a little bit :-)