Finally got back home very late last night. Only had one major meltdown with my 3yr old granddaughter when momma dropped us off at the airport. By the time we got
through with ticketing, she was fine and excited again.

. A bit of love and attention when the meltdown started, then ignoring the following continuation (too much attention is not a good thing either) starts the trip in a positive way. I know it sounds like it didn't, but trust me.....if she sees she can get away with
throwing a fit, she will do it consistently.
i continued the positive motivation by pointing out the kids that were .........shall we say what they are?...... Brats. And told her in her ear, while giving her love, how good she is being and how proud I am that she is such a good girl.
<----- Hey Look! I am a Veteran now. Hard to believe I have been here for a year....
WOOOOOOOT!! Congrats on the Veteran status!!!
Hula I am so happy for you and the Red is so pretty. I think you made a good decision....for me I'd rather change batteries more often for the mini size factor and believe you'll feel the same way. You were probably smart to get the extender cap, I never did. Been working all day and just taking a break...need to really hit it hard this weekend to get things under control...cause I have a feeling I might get a new grandchild next week
i know your excitement very well!!!!
wow! so am I! I hadn't even noticed! Happy anniversary Mr. Lion!
when Edd said he was now a vet, I checked yours too!! WOOOOOOOOT! I figured you were here before him!
Aren't the veterans supposed to throw you a party when you come of age? Thought I read that somewhere...
Geez, almost forgot - Happy Anniversary to you too Hula!!!

they used to but the person running it got too busy to continue.
Good morning. Happy father's day.
Even though I know you're not a father, you are the father of this thread! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!!!!!