With just a bit more stress than normal in packing up the family to go across the ocean, we got ourselves together to head to Mali. I must say that I don't know how I'd do it without my mom. Her packing is amazing and helps so much. I say often if I had to do it all by myself I'd just stand and stare at all the mess, not accomplishing anything. But thanks to her we got on the airplane with just 20 pieces of luggage plus a car seat. (In case you are wondering, that was $1,800 in extra fees).
The boys were all smiles. They had talked every. single. day. about Mali and asked when we were returning so when the day arrived they could hardly contain themselves. The adults were a bit more subdued. :)
While Haven had already flown with Brett and I a few times, this was her first BIG adventure. She did really well. Actually, everyone did. Aside from a child throwing up hamburger and french fries in the sink of the French airport (which then I had to scoop out with my hands...sorry, is that too much information?) the trip went very smoothly.
We can pretend she stayed in the bassinet for more than two seconds. Would have been nice. While I was too afraid when Dawson was little that someone would steal him while we slept (thus I had him attached by a baby leash as he slept in front of me), I would have gladly let her sleep there. But there was none of that. And truthfully, I don't mind it too much. I mean, two or three hours in of a baby on my lap is a bit hard but it is in some ways very sweet and special.
We made it with all our luggage! Everyone was pretty happy.
We headed off to the zoo a couple days later. They have really improved it. Animals are in nice cages. While you can't get the gorilla to do tricks now by handing him an orange soda, it is probably better for the health of the animals. :) For some random reason they had this blow up slide there. Totally crazy but a lot of fun. The boys enjoyed Monkey Joe's while in the states so this was a fun treat to play on here.
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