Jet Lag, Camel Meat, and Business Class

Well, we made it! You know that feeling ladies, after you've just had your baby? A feeling of pure exhaustion, but yet accomplishment? Like, you could conquer the world! Well, that's exactly how I felt, when we arrived to the compound, minus all the physical pain (thank goodness). I was so proud that we did it! We traveled with two children, for 24 hours, under the age of 4 to what feels like a whole other world.

Let me tell you why the Kardashians of this world don't mind flying--it's because they are treated like royalty! Riding business class I'm sure compares no way in how the rich and famous fly-but it was AMAZING! We were treated so well. They helped us with the kids. They brought us food, wine, food, wine, and more wine!  The girls were also overall pretty good! Claire had her crying moments--like any 11 month old would! Hell, there were some moments where I wanted to cry and scream too. Elise loved getting to sit by Daddy and got to watch Frozen, several times.  "If you want to build a snowman..." That little bag I packed her, was never even open! There was so much to do and see, I didn't need any of it!

Now, when we fly again it will be coach--so that might be a totally different experience. 
I would say Josh and I probably got at least 2 hours of sleep--which I would consider a pretty good success. 

We had a layover in Germany for 6 hours. We stayed in the United Lounge, which was really nice-I even got to take a nap!

 Elise was excited to ride the train back and forth between the terminals.

This is Elise saying," I need an iPad too Mommy"

Our first day, we woke up to fruit and cereal. BeBe and Papa had stocked our fridge with fresh fruit and Mom made me two dinners and put them in the freezer!! There were also fresh flowers on the table. It was so nice to have those things especially when all we wanted to do was sleep!

Getting over jet lag was harder than I expected. It's hard to get back on a schedule, when you want to sleep the day away and stay up all night! Thank goodness for Tylenol PM. 

The last time Elise fell asleep in my arms like this, she was a baby. I loved that she did this!

 The ladies here are so welcoming and friendly! We have been busy everyday! Our friend Jeanette took us to the local grocery store to help me navigate my way through. There were a few American products, but they were very expensive. They did however, have camel meat! I don't think I will be serving any of that...

They have a great app for prayer times that I've been using!  I haven't ventured out in the afternoon, so the prayer times haven't affected me yet. As soon as prayer time starts, you have to be in the grocery store or inside the restaurant. They shut everything down.

Two things I am very thankful I brought! Trader Joe's COOKIE BUTTER and my double BOB stroller. I can eat my cookie butter with a spoon and travel around the compound with my stroller. It's the little things in life! Thank you for all your continued prayers!