We're here. The two days before we left were quite awful - Landon cried all night, I wanted to cry all night, JP worked late, and I kept getting sicker. Then everything went wrong the morning we were supposed to go to the airport. After waiting nearly 45 minutes for a cab that never came (it was the St. Patrick's Day celebration and every drunk person in Chicago needed one), we threw all our stuff in my car and took off in search of cheap off-site airport parking. We ended up arriving at the back of the security line 5 minutes after our plane started boarding. We raced to our gate with a backpack, diaper bag, car seat, and Landon flying behind us. Luckily, we made it to our bulkhead seats, and Landon was perfect (silent) for the entire flight. I, however, wanted to die. I was still very congested and the pressure in the cabin made my head feel like it was going to split open. I believe I actually moaned at one point. Tomorrow I'm off to my hometown medical clinic tomorrow for some antibiotics for what I'm sure is a bad sinus infection.
We spent today up at my parent's lake house. The weather was gorgeous - JP was out on the jet ski and Landon and I were wearing shorts and short sleeves. Chicago seemed a very long way away. Landon also got to try his very first tortilla - it was a big hit.
JP is determined to make Landon as Texan as possible, as quickly as possible. I imagine he'll be in boots and a mini cowboy hat before we leave. He has been absolutely delightful, and no one believes he is ever anything but perfect for us. I hope he stays this good while my parents babysit this week.
We're off to Austin Tuesday to see friends, drink margaritas, pick a daycare, and buy a house. I think 2.5 days should be enough time, don't you?
Wow, I'm sorry the flight was so miserable for you. I had an experience like that once, flying back from Europe with a bad cold. I thought my head was going to explode, and there was so much congestion and pressure built up in my ears that I couldn't hear properly until after I made it through customs.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Houston over spring break a couple of weeks ago, and managed to find an apartment and two day cares we liked in about 2.5 days. But buying a house is much harder, so good luck!
I'm glad we'll have some warm weather for you (and a chance of severe storms, but that's what you get in TX in the spring). Good luck with the house/daycare hunt!
ReplyDeleteUgh, I definitely feel your pain. That's the only time I've ever had to throw up on a flight. I had a terrible sinus infection coming back from Albuquerque (where the turbulence is always terrible).
ReplyDeleteFlying while sick is definately the worst! I hope you feel begin to feel better soon! Landon the cowboy- lol, I can just imagine :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you for heading south! I'm telling you, March is absolutely THE WORST month . . .you want it to be warm SO BADLY and yet still, it's cold.
ReplyDeleteyou gotta lot on your plate, lady! quit bloggin' and get hoppin! :) I hope you get it all taken care of so that when you get back to (freezing) Chicago, you won't have any Texas stuff to worry about.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get all better soon. I know the flight and the sudden change in temperature can't be good for you. Maybe by Tuesday you will be all better and have a wonderful trip in Austin. I can't wait to hear all about the house hunting. I remember how exciting and scary it was.
ReplyDeleteaw, I'm sorry you're so sick. Hopefully some meds will have you feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteGOOD LUCK on the house! Whew, that's scary and exciting, all at the same time!
Hope you're feeling better! Enjoy the nice weather.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the house hunting, and I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDelete"top chef is in my city"...i dont think so missy, A-TEX is YOUR city =)))
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