This is the reason I still read Rookie Moms, a website where I have gotten tips since before the boys were born. And I am happy to report they asked me to write an article for Twins Week this week about when things get better! Please go check it out later today.
On our way home from vacation, one of the boys fell asleep on the Fargo-Chicago leg and had an accident. For FIVE YEARS, every time we have traveled, I pack at least one change of clothing for the boys in our carry-ons. In five years of travel, we've never once used that change of clothing so OF COURSE I made the decision to not pack any extra clothes for this trip.
Fortunately since Jon and I lived in Chicago for years, we knew there was an awesome play area in the airport. Please enjoy an iphone picture from two years ago of the boys playing there, pretending to gas up the plane (utilizing the twin mom travel tip of dressing your twins in adorable clothing to ensure everyone is happy to see you):
Our plan was that I would take the boys to the play area while Jon went to buy new pants and underwear. It turns out Traveler Services is right next to the play area so Jon went there. Unfortunately he learned there is NO PLACE in O'Hare to buy pants or underwear. Anywhere.
FORTUNATELY he learned Traveler Services maintains an entire closet of donated clothes in every size, which can be procured for a small donation to maintain their closet. One used pair of 4T sweatpants later (they do not carry underwear), everyone was happy:
- Jon and Laura were happy neither one needed to endure a multi-hour layover with a pee-soaked boy.
- Non-pee boy was happy to get such an extended time at the play area.
- Pee boy was happy to spend the rest of the trip commando in sweatpants.
So.... my rookie tip of the day: no matter how many times you have traveled without incident, the time you don't pack extra clothing is the time you will need it.
4 comments:
How cool that some places have those closets. I never would have guessed.
I totally understand the rookies at every stage thing. I've gain a lot of childcare skills and plan to only use my knowledge again when asked advice from family and friends. No more babies for me, thank you very much.
Too true, too true.
And OMG, Nate and Alex look so little in that picture. I hate to say it, but I don't think they are really shripmies any more.
LOL! I'm sure if Murphy had twins, that would have been one of his laws
Thanks for the travelling tips! We've taken our twins on several flights, but it's always been both myself and hubby...in a few weeks, I'm taking them on a 5-hour international flight ALONE. They'll be 16-months. I think I just might have gone insane!
P.S. How absolutely gorgeous are your boys?!
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