We’re here! We’re finally here.
Flying without a toddler is VERY different to flying with a toddler. We had a lovely flight, watching movies, and being treated like superstars {which we are but only to our kids!}. We got to visit the lounge before our flight and were offered champagne before our flight took off. My anxiety eased in the taxi and was gone by the time we were up in the air.
Once we arrived in America it was an adventurous day to say the least. I’ll let Sarah tell the story {as it’s her story} but basically she got taken away at Customs, we missed our flight and waiting in lines for longer than I’d ever want to {being jetlagged and stinky!}. Wearing a maxi dress I draw attention at the screening point. I heard a woman call for female assistance and then I was approached and asked to spread my legs. I told the woman as she patted me down, “I’m not packing, I’m just fat.” She giggled and let me through.
Our make-up flight was a teeny plane {my worst fear} but by the time we were on board, I was over it so I sucked it up for the 20 minute flight. It had been a long day.
We knew the only way we could make the day better was the get some retail therapy so we quickly showered and asked our driver {I know!} to wait for us. We then headed to the Mexico border for a spot of shopping, and then home to get changed and off to our first party hosted by Vicks.
I ran into a handful of bloggers that I met earlier this year, we ate sushi and drank sex on the beach.
And then we headed home to sleep. Eventually.
I’m off to shower and get ready for the first day of the conference. xx
oh dear, not another customs horror story! i'll wait to hear it from sarah, poor girl!
haha “i'm not packing”…..i can relate. have fun girls!
Shopping cures all! Funniest line re your maxi!
Glad you made it safely! Can't wait to hear the customs story. Enjoy your time here!
I am with you after a plane trip, a shower and a nice cold alcoholic drink and everything is right with the world.
“I'm not packing, I'm just fat”. Best.Line.Ever.
*You're not, by the way but good line anyway*.
Enjoy the rest of the trip.
As I said to Sarah, it can only get better from here in! And after the anxiety passes, its a damn good story to dine out on 🙂
Enjoy your time, an awesome conference awaits!
Cute picture. And have a WONDERFUL time!
xx
Yes agree with other comments – I'm just fat
I can certainly use that too
x
Loulou
Haha imagine all the lines those security peeps hear…I bet she remembers yours for a while though.
I hope the customs horror story isn't going to scar the both of you for life? I will check out Sarah's blog for the goss!
Enjoy the conference, shopping, food, bloggers & no toddler sipping all those big girl drinks!
Hope you have lots of fun and the jet lag doesn't bite!
Love the pic. Very cool. Retail therapy definitely the answer!
WOW! And let the adventures begin! Sounds like you crammed your first day full of stories to tell. Love the pic, very sweet :o) xo
Sounds like SO MUCH FUN! Can't wait to read all about the rest of your adventure.
That photo is awesome. X
You had me at “maxi dress.” Glad you made it finally!!!