When my parents told us that our whole family was going on a vacation in the US, I got excited! Wow, it was going to be the first vacation of Gabie outside the Philippines! How exciting for her. No problem with the nanny, since my parents were willing to take her too. Uhm, then the awful news hits us. The nanny got denied a US visa. Horrors! I'm thinking, can I handle my very rambunctious child for 3 plus weeks. I had no choice dahlings. I had to deal with it. This was surely going to be a true test of my parenting skills. Hehehe!
My biggest worry was the long flight. I frantically started to ask around, what was the best way to tame Gabie while flying the friendly skies. I was imagining all these worse scenarios flying with a 14 month old for 13+ hours. Her pediatrician, Dr. Bong didn't believe in any cold medicine or anything to make her sleepy. In other words, I and the rest of the passengers would have to deal with her if ever she makes a scene. As luck would have it, Gabie was an absolute angel! She was such a behaved little girl. It was truly unbelievable.
Gabie had the time of her life in the States! Everything was new and exciting for her. As for Max & I, we also enjoyed the trip immensely plus we got to bond big time with our child. Gabie also got to bond with the entire Alindogan family. Her Lolo Nonoy & Lola Cory were beside themselves whenever she would enter their room for some playtime.
Granted, Max & I were more tired but it was all well worth it. I learned to shop quickly! Panic buying was more like it since Gabie would require my attention. Hahaha! Max also became an expert diaper changer. Hahahaha! All in all, it was a great experience. I'm also really lucky since Max was such a big, big help!
