poppets

don't ya just luv medised

pixi-dust

you so made me smile!!

have some happy karma.

xx

UKNZAUS

World's greatest invention! That and children's Nurofen

Michelle xx

uk+kiwi

Not for us. Eldest in allergic. So without wishing to worry anyone, there are always 1-2 children in every 100 who are allergic to it (wise pharmacist told me - same for phenergan fyi) and for which it has the totally opposite effect - ie grumpily wide awake. Worse than not taking it to be honest, plus the mint flavour was so strong she coughed for almost an hour too.

We did the flight au naturalle and I would recommend that to anyone going with kids. They'll be fine. Did have a mini water spray and some arnica pills which are meant to help. Oh and homeopathic jet lag pills. Along with food and lots to do obviously, which may only be a safety precaution. Anyone boarding a long flight with young children and only 2 kiddie books and a teddy is in for a well deserved tough ride in my opinion. (We had one of these in front of us last time and I was so shocked that the mother couldn't understand why her son was so out of control. Errr, he was bored silly. But we had trains, plastic bugs, Noddy mag etc which we dutifully passed over to keep the peace. )

Very young children eventually sleep when they're tired enough. Our 5 year old did stay awake for most of the 41 hour journey back to the UK, which isn't good, but she was as good as gold so we didn't worry. We were so proud of their inflight behaviour.

Anyhow, typing all of this has made me realise I am jealous as hell. Would love to fly the nest. Sun is shining and we're off to see Peter Pan on Ice today though, so I'm a happy bunny.

Batty

I had to laugh when I read what Pixie said because I'd just thought the same - I can imagine how you feel - it's such a lovely feeling I won't say enjoy the trip because I think it's just something to get through 100,000 Kms an hour wouldn't be fast enough Oh good luck - I'm really looking forward to hearing your first impressions. How long has your hubby been away? Mine was 13 years and I settled more quickly than he did - their expectations are so much greater than ours I think If you'd like to meet up drop me a pm and we could arrange something Good luck xxxx

leaseuk

Big WAHOO to you. How lucky are you to be going???!!! Like lots of other people I'm so jealous. I can't wait for my turn.

Happy travels.

Littletoe

Thank you lovely people for all your kind words and karma, I'm not buzzing quite as much, three bottles of wine can do that to you the next day, Bleurgh!

NO, WHAT AM I SAYING????!!! I'M SO EXCITED!! YEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAA!

I'M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE, DON'T KNOW WHEN I'LL BE BACK AGAIN, SING ALONG WITH ME PEOPLE!!

poppets

well i know what i'm now singing all day now!
are you doing a song a day till you leave ??

karonious

Good luck Nicci, PM us when you get organised, gripping stuff eh?

SarahB

Wow how exciting for you!! Cant wait to hear how you settle in!! Good luck for the flight and everything!!

SarahB

donnaf

Depending on the age of the kids little surprises wrapped up go down well to dish out when required - although after the first 2 or 3 surprises our older 2 got onto it and started asking for more - ungrateful buggers! If they are older iPod and Nintendo DS are great - and bribery with sweeties (or lollies as you will have to start calling them) goes down well. Seriously our kids were great without any medication - hope all goes well for you!!!

poppets

so you didn't see danny slip them half a bottle of whiskey each then

leaseuk

Hey Nikki,

Just realised that we are neighbours - Doesn't help now that you're off tomorrow! Wow TOMORROW...
Lisa

eileen35

good luck nikki,
looking forward to reading about your new life.
take care
eileen xx

uk+kiwi

HELLO LITTLETOE

Hope you had a great flight and hope all is well with you ... all the way over there!