We made it, barely.

Well, we are now in Austin, Texas visiting my sister and brother in law. We left on Monday. The original flight was supposed to leave Pittsburgh at 6:50pm. But it was late and we ended up leaving around 7:45pm. No big deal. The flight was stopping in Atlanta for a 40 minute lay over. But it was the same airplane that was going on to Austin so I wasn't worried. That is what they told me at the gate. We arrived in Atlanta and I just took my own sweet time getting my things together while exiting the plane. The flight crew told me as I was leaving that the plane was going to Houston instead of Austin and a tinge of panic raced through me. So, we hurried off the plane and found the departure screen to direct us where to go. But Austin was no where to be found on the screen. WTH!! I saw another guy that I knew was heading to Austin and he too was just bumming around, thinking he was safe while waiting to re board the original plane.

We both walked fast to another screen and again, no Austin. Not good. The pilot was behind us from our first flight and said, "I guess you have missed it. Tell the Delta Desk and tell them that it was late because of mechanical problems earlier in the day so all the flights were off. They tend to make up other reasons to save money." I was so mad.

Here I was, 10pm in Atlanta with my three little ones. Waaaaa!!! But we got it all taken care of and Delta put us in the Sheraton with $47.00 in meal vouchers and $225.00 in future travel with Delta for the troubles. It was no easy job getting all that, but I did it. As nicely as I possibly could. But I came very close to getting nasty a few times. The same guy that I found earlier was also headed to the Sheraton and he helped me get there with all the things I had. (My children, car seat, purse, carry on, and double stroller). Lucky for me and everyone else around me, the kids were EXCELLENT. They have never traveled so well. Not a tear or scream ever. It was so nice.

So, after a long few hours getting planned for the next day departure, we went to catch the shuttle and go to bed. And come to find out, I DID have enough diapers to get us through until we got our luggage today. Holy cow, that could have been bad. But no retainer. Anyone who knows me at all knows my OBSESSION with my retainer. I DO NOT want to go buck. And I just know I will if I stop wearing it. Even my mission, I wore the tye died beauty. It even glows in the dark. :) Don't worry, I have had new ones made periodically. :)

And we are here! The flight this morning was great. Noah slept most of it, Jackson just sat there and ate some chips, and Ellie slept too. I read.

We are having a great time with Jocelyn. Her house is darling and the boys are loving having free run of it. See some of you soon.

As for the nice guy we met, he also made it safely to his home and family. His name was Keith. Just for names sake. :) I think I would have really struggled if Keith hadn't been there to help. His wife had taught him well. Help a woman in distress!!!!! :)