Travel companions

Oh the stress of packing and anticipating traveling 24 hours with three kids.  8 bags and 4 carry ons, all over weight, turned into 10 check bags and 6 carry ons, with no charge and only a few minutes of hassle.  All the bags made it, nothing broke!  The kids were a bit teary (cried) while trying to fall asleep, missing their JuJu and Aunt Julie, and Nalla (aunt Julie's dog).  But the flight itself went very well.  The kids had a goal of watching TV the WHOLE time, and they almost succeeded..