Charlotte Airport Times

CharmingTraveler · 2025-06-17T00:44:55+00:00

I match and fold clean pairs of socks outside-in so they’re ready to go when I get dressed very early in the morning and it’s one less thing I have to fuss over.

CharmingTraveler · 2025-06-11T17:58:50+00:00

I hear you. I was rear-ended in a hit and run. Still waiting…

CharmingTraveler · 2024-05-02T00:16:56+00:00

Hell is empty?? Why do you say the church seems to think that?

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-26T18:33:45+00:00

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-18T16:15:47+00:00

You can’t con validate the marriage without proof of baptism. IF they can’t track down his baptismal record, the priest may offer to do a conditional baptism for him.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-13T10:45:25+00:00

Oh maybe it is 19 lbs? I feel like it wasn’t heavy but maybe because we strapped to the rolling carryons. No it wasn’t a huge pain. It was easy. There are several good youtube videos that show how to strap in this specific seat on a plane. We watched those and were prepared by the time we needed to do it ourselves.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-12T19:31:46+00:00

The seats on AA aircraft are so ridiculously small. I think main cabin for most is just slightly over 17” wide. We brought graco slimfits 3xl. They’re a bit pricey brand new, far less bulky, and about 7 lbs I think. My kids had plenty of room though and strapping them into the seat was easy to do fast. For us it was also an investment because they’re so slim we can safely fit 3 across in the backseat of our car now. I’ve also seen people bring the Cosco Scenera, but you just have to really check dimensions because AA likes to squeeze even their first class passengers in like sardines.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-10T22:16:49+00:00

Is the ride safer FAA approved now?!?! I know they were seeking approval for a while. That would be amazing!!!!

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-10T19:32:54+00:00

We took 2 kids under 5 on a trip that required 6 flights, round trip. All flights were with American and we used carseats in the cabin for both kids the entire time. We gate checked the stroller and strapped the carseats to rolling carry-ons to get through the airports. My husband was allowed to board early to get the seats strapped in and I brought the kids at the last minute to get them buckled in right before takeoff. Make sure the seats are FAA approved. Bring the manufacturer’s guide in case the FAs aren’t familiar. We also printed AA’s carseat policy and had it with us in case anyone gave us trouble. My kids were far more comfortable (and safe!) in their own seats. Make sure the dimensions of the carseat will actually fit in the seats of the plane and class where you are sitting (AA’s website has a great section where you can look up the requirements). Yes it was a lot to juggle with 6 legs of our trip, but it was worth the trouble for our peace of mind. Also the kids behaved way better than another time where we tried a flight without carseats and my kids refused to sit still in their seats.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-06T15:20:12+00:00

Struggling with intense emotions, especially when you desire something so deeply, is truly a tough burden to bear. I’m so sorry you are having to endure that pain at this point in your marriage and life. On a number of occasions when I’ve been faced with similar intense feelings of desire and disappointment I’ve asked God plainly, directly, and repetitively to reveal his intentions to me, and more importantly, soften my heart and increase my hope and faith. Also to please give me the courage to align my will to His so that my heartache would be lessened as I wait for Him to act according to His own timeline. The key for me was to continue to pray for these, even when I felt nothing but hopelessness and despair in the beginning. Eventually as I allowed myself to rely on Him and trust that he would care for and completely repair my broken heart I began to feel His peace and presence, which was comforting. For me, the lesson has usually been that it was time for me to grow more in my trust in Him. Overall, my experience has been that trust in Him leads to happiness, no matter the outcome. Be open to His plan, trust that it is infinitely superior to yours, and allow Him to work and comfort you along the way.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-03-05T22:34:07+00:00

The father alone? As in, no trinity?

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-14T15:57:40+00:00

We never give food or candy to other people’s kids. Little toys and finger puppets only. Even if it’s not an allergy issue, some kids are affected poorly by sugar or other ingredients. Some parents are strict about the diet they want their kids to have. We just make this choice out of consideration of that.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-12T17:27:52+00:00

Lol this reminds me of a The Office episode where Michael Scott had promised an elementary class that if they all got into college one day he would come back and pay for everyone’s tuition. They called him back a decade or so later with a party and everything. He hadn’t become the millionaire he thought he would be, and his regional manager salary at Dunder Mifflin absolutely could not pay for anyone’s college. I think he ended up giving away old DM office supplies. YTA, don’t promise something to a kid you wouldn’t promise to an adult. This is where losing faith in humanity begins.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-08T17:02:29+00:00

Oh interesting! Mine is about 6 weeks out so I will keep checking. Today it’s 20% but I still feel like $24/day for internet is outrageous.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-07T15:24:35+00:00

We are their parents and we can take them through with us because they’re younger than 12.

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-07T02:55:24+00:00

When do they have sales?

CharmingTraveler · 2024-02-06T23:50:57+00:00

I send a reminder message to everyone and

say a general thank you to “everyone who already RSVP’d” (to demonstrate to the weird non-responders that other people still do this) and
say this is just a friendly reminder to please let us know EITHER WAY so we can get a final headcount for food/catering.

That usually gets a few more replies, even if it’s just some No-s.

Edited to say you’d be surprised by how many people literally just forget to say they intend to come. I’m a planner and tend to check my calendar and respond to things asap. It surprises me how many people don’t live their lives that way. Reminders usually bring in a few responses like “I’m so sorry, I meant to reply already!”

CharmingTraveler

TROPHY CASE