Christmas in NY: A Summary

We traveled back to NY for Christmas this year.  Mike and I went into the actual traveling with super low expectations.  We were actually pleasantly surprised.  The trip to NY went great.  We had Economy Plus on a giant plane on the way to Chicago, and Leo did great on the mini-flight to Syracuse.  We had no delays.  The way back to Denver didn't go as smoothly, but still wasn't bad.  The kiddos did great on the 36 seat mini-plane (we had to walk outside in the snow to get there), but the delay in Cleveland caused Leo to freak out as it was past his bed-time and he didn't nap.  Leo was screaming so bad while we were being de-iced that the flight attendant came over and kept checking in.  I thought we were going to be kicked off the flight.  Luckily a cup of ice and an unzipped sleeper calmed him down.  He slept the entire 3 hour flight!  I am so proud of my kiddos for how great they did even though they were exhausted.  We will only fly in the mornings now, but I will give the entire experience a B.

We had a blast in NY.  It snowed everyday and we never saw the sun.  I have to say when we got back to Denver the sun almost blinded me.  My eyes weren't used to it.   We ate and drank far too much and I feel bloated.  I am nervous about how detoxing will go.  I am sure I will get the shakes!! 

We spent great time with my family and the kiddos couldn't be cuter.  I also got to see some old friends in Albany.  The snow kept us from our night away, but it was so good to see Melissa (and meet her son) and Mike (and meet his son).  I also got to spend time with Holly and Mike.   I am lucky to have long time friends where we can pick up right where we left off. 

For once, Mike and I took my dad out. We normally spend time with just my mom, but this time we took my dad to the casino where we gambled and had lunch.  We all lost money, but had a great time.   We'll definitely do this from now on and leave my mom with the kiddos.

It was great being back in NY.  I hadn't been in over a year.  It made me so sad to leave.  I am hoping to spend a couple weeks there this summer.