We Made It!

We're in Georgia! We came in for Rosh Hashana and for a good long visit this week. We've been looking forward to this for awhile. I love it here in Atlanta. It's so pretty everywhere and has a different feel to it than our city. It's so southern and lush, it's like country and city at the same time. You get the feeling of lots of history here. We hope to make it to the big Atlanta aquarium this week and I would love to take a tour of the Coke Factory - Georgia is the headquarters for Coke - but I don't know if there are any takers to go with me. Everyone seems to have already done it or just doesn't want to go. Poo. The last time I asked for Dr. Pepper at a restaurant they sure did look at me funny. The loyalty to Coke around here runs deep and strong!

We ended up buying a seat for Joseph on the plane, and while I still feel better having it, it was pretty much a waste of money. We took the car seat and used it for take off and landing, but Joseph was a BIG daddy's boy and only wanted him. Easy flight for me but not so much for Josh. Joseph was quite wiggle worm and as you know, there isn't anywhere for a kiddo to go in a tight row of airplane seats. Josh got a coke spilled on him and the poor man in front of us got his seat kick over and over (and over and over) by my angel. We tried. We really did. ;)

The trek through the airports went great and Joseph passed security with flying colors. We learned that you don't get to board early with AirTran though which was SO disappointing. I don't know if all airlines are doing that now, but I always thought you got to board early with children. The biggest disappointment of all though was when we had to pay $70 for luggage. I know they have to do what they have to do to make more money...but seriously?? I am about to get a quote for mailing back what we won't need right away when we get home. I don't know if the USPS will be cheaper than that but I am going to see...it's the principal of the thing!

The employees at the check-in and gate were all nasty and pissed off and upset to be alive (apparently) but what's new? The airport is only magical and super cool when you are a child, then you realize it's the worst, most disenchanting customer service monopoly in the world. The Atlanta airport is the busiest in the US and I concur. They had a train just to get to baggage claim and Joseph loved that! It was really fun watching him on it!

Last night we headed to dinner at Auntie Debbie's and got to meet our newest baby cousin, super cute Sweet Pea Peyton. Joseph stayed up super late but managed perfectly. We got up this morning and went off to services at the synagogue. Of course, right as the Rabbi was starting his sermon Joseph hits his head and starts wailing. In a room of 500 people the Rabbi tells us to take the crying baby out and makes some jokes about him not liking his sermon when he hasn't even started. And of course we were toward the front so I got to carry the crying baby through the whole crowd with everyone laughing and staring at us. It was insane. Services last the whole weekend so when we go back tomorrow we'll be more prepared. We've got a plan ready after today. Off to dinner at Auntie Debbie and Uncle Sid's again tonight and there will be a lot of fun crazy Jewish folks there...it should be lively to say the least. And food, lots and lots of food will be present.

By the way:
Weather Report: left Dallas after 7 days of rain to raining in Georgia. I wouldn't expect anything less at this point. The Atlanta Journal had an article on the front page with the headline "Forecast for forever: Rain" It made me laugh. The Weather Service predicts rain for Atlanta for the next seven days. We'll be returning by boat...maybe the luggage fees will be cheaper.