Traveling with a toddler

We interrupt this Xmas journey for a few observations about traveling with Owen:

• Don't wear low cut shirts on the plane ride; leaning over to walk him up and down the aisle will surely reveal more than intended.
  
• Everyone loves seeing a toddler in foot-y pajamas wandering around the airport (yes, even a few businessmen turned away from their magazines to watch).
• No matter how well behaved your child is (2 short squeals in a 4 hour period), at least two people will give you a dirty look.
  
• I'm going to miss the detachable car seat now that he is getting bigger. It was great to leave him in it and carry him to the seat, then back to the stroller on the jet way. No worry about him squirming out or running away.
• Freeze dried fruits and vegetables - what an invention! A healthy snack that is easy to bring and so light weight, even better, he loved it!
  
• Having a seat for Owen was worth it - at least when he was asleep we were able to read, rest and eat.
• Once you get used to thinking of travel time as play time and not reading / resting time, it is much more enjoyable!