Travel Rules

Traveling with a Three-Year-Old while Pregnant
Rules of Thumb:

Refrain from crying.
Execute swats.
Be prepared to use the "Mean Voice" more than usual.
When said "Mean Voice" loses its effectiveness, then:
Execute swats.
Recite a daily mantra:
"My child is a good child. I swear. I know he is. Deep down in his tiny baby-heart, I know there is goodness."
Coloring books, toys, snacks, water, juice, dvd players, and the promise of food and/or candies all have their place.
Ask/request/demand/pay as many people as possible for help. Help with bags or with having patience or maybe just ignoring us. It's all helpful and people do it if asked. Especially if other people hear you ask them for help.
...Especially if you're an over-burdened pregnant mom just trying to get from one place to the next.

Oh, wait.
That's every day.
Sleep.
Pet the kitty.
Sleep.
Nap.
Take a break.
Sleep.
Don't feel guilty.
Sleep.
And most importantly:
Sleep.

..........And goodnight.