Day 25

I am getting so excited to go back to the states to see my parents. Lucy and I are headed on our big adventure this weekend. We're headed to Tucson, Arizona. Probably one of my top 3 places to visit in the states.

I've been there two times before, once when I was pregnant with Lucy, then again when she was 3 months old. She isn't going to remember a thing about it, but at least I know what to expect. She has been really good with my parents every time she sees them, and I'm hoping this trip is no exception.

As for the flying with her-I won't lie and say I'm not a little nervous. Lucy has been flying since she was 7 days old. She's been on more airplanes in 2 years then most people have been on in their whole lives. You could pretty much call her a champion flyer. She's always been great on planes (well, except for that one time on a flight from Minneapolis to Dallas, but who could blame her? We were said goodbye to all our family!) And the people at the Airlines counters in Europe are always amazing when it comes to finding awesome seats for parents with small children. But that doesn't mean that I don't have my doubts about her behavior on an 8 1/2 hour flight.

I've come to conclusion that I will probably never get more then an hour's worth of sleep on a trans-Atlantic flight. I've also started to understand what types of things to pack for a toddler on a plane-snacks, books, coloring books, small toys and at least one set of headphones that fit her. This flight I'm a little nervous about one more thing-Lucy is getting her last set of 2 year molars.

I've been VERY lucky when it comes to Lucy and teething. This kid has always had at least 2 teeth, if not more, come in at a time. This time its no exception. She's getting both top molars at the same time. Unfortunately for her, she's having some mouth pain. I feel terrible for her, she'll point in her mouth and say "Ouch!" pretty regularly the last 2 days. And her nose is running like crazy causing her to cough and sneeze. But I'm hoping we're through the worst of it. I saw one of the molars has definitely broken the gum and it looked like #2 was doing it as well.

I hope the runny nose at least stops before she gets an ear infection or cold. That way I don't have to wait in the emergency room the day before our flight for some medication.

If it doesn't, well at least I know we're headed somewhere sunny, warm and dry. A much needed change from the current weather in Germany. Arizona-HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!