LAX to Sydney - 5 weeks to go

We are really starting to get organized for this trip of 18 days in Australia with about 10 being in a Hotel and 8 with family in the suburbs.

Our daughter has had recurrent ear infections for the past few months so we are happy that she finally got the all clear and that the weather is warm, so hopefully she will remain well until we fly.

I have ordered special ear plugs for everyone for the flight, just in case, I don't need anyone extra grumpy on the 15 hour flight. We leave at 10pm at night but our son never slept at all the last time we did this flight, so I am planning on a repeat. That way if I get sleep it will be a bonus.

We got our gogo travelmate yesterday. Now we have wheels for his car seat!!! I am very excited, that we don't have to carry it through the airport. And if he doesn't want to sit in it we can load it up with our carry on.

Also started stocking up on table toppers, disposable bibs and cups and wipes. Things are a lot more expensive in Australia and most people with kids eat in most nights of the week, so some of these products may not even be available. It also makes sure that we have space in our bags to bring home goodies.

Things still to do:
Mom needs a new passport in her married name as it is about to expire.

Need to make sure everyone has enough clothes/shoes in the right sizes for the weather.

Get carseat approved for travel from airline.

Might need to order new wheels for our double stroller.

Find a container to put our toiletries in, for our checked baggage. Looking for something that if an item breaks or leaks that it won't go through the entire bag.

Make a decision on travel cot vs inflatable air mattress for each of the kids.
I hate the noise of the inflatables everytime they roll over and they like to jump on them, so any suggestions or feedback on the travel cot would be greatly appreciated.

Great customer service at Sheraton Anaheim

Well I can't say enough good things about the customer service at Sheraton Anaheim.

We stay at the Sheraton almost every New Years Eve and go to Disneyland for the night and then get there again before the crowds on New Years day.

On our way back from our first road trip to Vegas with an almost 3 year old and a 16 month old, we were stopping at Anaheim for the night to break up the trip and to let the kids get their Mickey fix. We got to the hotel my husband had booked to save a few extra dollars and as soon as I walked into the room I knew it wasn't going to work. The mattress on the bed was about 4 inches of foam on a box spring. I injured my back at 21 and didn't want to have a miserable nights sleep and then have to get up and spend the day with Mickey like that.

So we immediately called the Sheraton and explained our predicament. They were able to get us a room for that evening and were even able to find us one with a fridge for our daughters bottles. I was so happy to have the situation resolved, but became even more ecstatic once we got the hotel and saw the size of the room. It had 2 queen beds at the far end of the room, a sofa on oversized chair along with an entertainment system, refigerator. There was still enough space for another queen bed without making the room feel cramped. There was also a huge closet. The bathroom is a little tight but the space in the room more than makes up for that.

The Sheraton and their ability to cope with our last minute request made the vacation a success for all.

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