Comments on: Reason #2302 parenting gives you gray hair: Traveling with children

By: KTP

KTP — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:08:22 +0000

Matthew,

I am groaning over this post because it will be ME in a few months. I’ve put off traveling back East with my kids for a whole year but now I can’t avoid it. Bought the tix and everything. UGH. UGH!!!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:44:43 +0000

I have not yet worked up the nerve to fly with mine. I hate flying MYSELF and am a nervous passenger, so to add my two 3.5 year olds to that? Just seems insane. I’m going to NC this summer to visit my BF, and I’m already convinced I’m just going to make the 11 hour drive with them. I’m THAT scared.

By: MamaChanga

MamaChanga — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:42:24 +0000

Ahhhh…Grandmother and Grammy speak the same language. I keep getting the “they’re only babies once” which I know is so true but doesn’t make it any easier right then and there.

Hugs & Blessings!

By: Aina

Aina — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:59 +0000

I like Grandmother! (Thanks for reminding me – mom of 7 yr old twins – too!)

By: Issa

Issa — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:13:22 +0000

It’s always the worst on the way home. I find it funny that people get so grouchy about toddlers on planes. Have they never had to deal with a cranky toddler?

My theory is flying is better than two very long days in the car. So everyone else can bite it.

By: Grandmother

Grandmother — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:09:21 +0000

Remember this is the best time of your life and unfortunately, this too will pass. Glad you made it back, if a bit wackier

By: Deanna

Deanna — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:57:18 +0000

Traveling with my kids didn’t give me gray hair. It caused hair loss. I just pulled out chunks at a time as the aggravation built.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:45:50 +0000

Thank you for your timely post. We are driving from Chicago to Florida next week. I was starting to think that it might be easier just to fly…except for the price, hauling all the kid stuff, the price, and the having to rent a car once we’re there anyway. I had completely forgotten the misery of the actual flight & airport. At least in the minivan, they can’t kick my seat and I can definitely tune them out. (Sorry to all the residents between here & there. We’ll try to pass by your houses as quickly as possible.)

By: ali

ali — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:34:29 +0000

traveling with my kids is the bane of my existence. i feel your pain

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:19:42 +0000

I wonder what the turn around and stare down was supposed to accomplish from the woman in front of you. Is it just to show her disgust, to make sure you know she is annoyed? Whenever I am on a plane with screamers I just always feel sorry for the parent and try and block it out. It’s awful to see the look on the parents face, they just now they’re f-ed and dig in for the long haul. you are a very patient and tolerant man.