Departure Day April 2, 2011

So, I know you are all waiting with baited breath to hear how things are going so far so here it is!

Trying to get out of Tacoma was quite a challenge. I could not seem to get everything done. Thankfully, after sending out an SOS, Corey, Kate and Nick (and Nate too) came rushing over and helped me wrap up loose ends and pack up the car. Off we went. Crying once again to say goodbye to such incredible people.  The trip to the airport was uneventful even with 2 small children and 8 suitcases plus carry ons-  thank goodness for skycap Early who loaded up our luggage and helped us through ticketing.  Cooper and Tucker were awesome all the way to San Francisco.  Cooper spent the time working on some activity books I brought and flirting with every pretty, young lady sitting near us. Tucker spent his time putting stickers on his feet and laughing about it.  

We had a long wait in the San Francisco airport, but the time actually went relatively fast with several trips to the bathroom, dinner, a bloody nose for Coop and about a gazillion rides on the moving sidewalk- HUGE HIT!  Highly recommend it.  

Okay, so now to the coolest part- flying premium economy on Qantas.  It is amazing!  Better than first class on most airlines. The seats are enormous and recline almost totally for sleeping. There is a footrest too which I never really would have thought to be so amazing, but oh, it is.  Awaiting us on our seat upon boarding was an incredible menu complete with food that actually tastes good, a small toiletry bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste and a sleeping mask and a full service TV with a plethora of TV shows and movies to appease anyone.  Sound good so far? I gets better.  Beginning just after boarding, the stewards(esses) have come around with champagne, water, juice, cheese, crackers, cookies, chocolates, hot towels, a bag of activities for the boys and, yes, even a pair of sock.  Dinner was great complete with wine and kit kats.  Oh, and my early morning discovery- the seat has a massager.  Holy #$@&!! Again Coop did great- watched TV until 2:30am Tacoma time and Tuck passed out before we even took off.  Sweet!

So right now we are about 3 hours from Sydney and the boys are up. I am just waiting to see what they bring around next….