We are getting so close to take-off; in 24 hours we will be on our first of two plane rides to Hong Kong! And I finally got serious about packing. We have two rolling duffels (one for Caleb and one for me, with Nyah's stuff shoved in both), one suitcase (for Doug), and three carry-on packbacks. We are at 38 lbs for the rolling duffels; the weight limit in China is 40, but we will be lighter once we start eating the snack and using the diapers and wipes. Plus for the flight home we can get a suitcase for Nyah since we bought her a seat. My carryon is pushing the 11 pound limit but size wise it doesn't look it... it is all this paperwork!Anyway, I am scrambling to finish all the last minute odds & ends. I have been trying to organize our house and lives so when my mom "moves in" this week to take care of Price, Evan, and Brynn, and Doug's family takes over on the weekends, things aren't too chaotic. We did have fun practicing with Skype the other day and I wish the trip from China to the US really was the same length as the trip from the kitchen to our office room.
I finally secured seats for our 15+ hour flight to Hong Kong this morning and I am relieved that I won't have to beg to get a seat for Caleb next to one of us. I think the three men (Doug, Caleb, and my dad) are going to sit together and I am going to be in the lone seat between two strangers but right now, the thought of my i-pod and a book and being in my own little world sound like a great way to start what will be a hectic trip. We have better seating on all the other legs of the journey.
Caleb is keeping a blog of his travels... which I am hoping will focus on more than video games and chicken nuggets once we get there! :) It is listed on the sidebar - http://www.caleb2china.blogspot.com/.
Kate
9 comments:
Oh Kate we pray for safe travels for you, Doug, Caleb and your dad. Please let everyone here at home know if they need anything to call me. As usual, I will begin checking your blog at 11:00 am everyday and will re-check every 3 minutes until I see your post.
Much love from all of us and can't wait to see that beautiful little girl!
I am just SO excited for all of you! I hope your trip there is uneventful and as relaxing as possible, and that you're in baby girl clothes heaven with your newest baby girl very very soon!!
Lots of love and luck!
Love,
Stace, Ron, Robbie, Scottie, and Allie
Okay I forgot one thing and want to make sure you don't forget it to........Don't forget to pack the MB Powder in your carry on. You know it gets hot and sticky in China and that might just be what you need to make it threw.
Much love and laughter to all of you!
Now THAT's the way to arrange seating!
Have a safe and wonderful journey; I'm already counting the days until everyone is home again.
YEAH!!!!!! We will see you in GZ!!!!! Jody
Can't wait to see that little girl in your arms...we will be praying for you~
Sending you many prayers and good wishes on your journey! Maybe we will run into each other in Guangzhou ... I'll be the harried mom chasing two ADORABLE toddlers :)
Can't wait to see your Jin Pei in your arms!
Margie
Sending you many prayers and good wishes on your journey! Maybe we will run into each other in Guangzhou ... I'll be the harried mom chasing two ADORABLE toddlers :)
Can't wait to see your Jin Pei in your arms!
Margie
Kate,
I sent you an email.
Have a wonderful, safe trip. I can't wait to see Nyah in your arms!
Steph
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