Jay's Perspective on Travelling

While Jen has been able to tell everyone about the great experiences that we have been having on this adventure, I need to talk about the darker side of this trip. She has potentially scarred Ben for the rest of his life. Let me explain:

Fact #1: I took Developmental Psychology in college and got a B plus. This means I am uniquely qualified to ascertain the primary emotional needs of our children.

Fact #2: There are three "man travel laws" that must never be violated. #1 Thou shalt not stop and ask for directions - even in China. #2 Bathroom breaks may ONLY coincide with an empty gas tank. #3 Thou shalt not EVER pay overweight baggage charges while flying.

Traumatic event: While in Beijing Airport I was forced to march down the walk of shame and pay excess luggage charges for our traveling circus. The damage can only get worse as we have two more flights within China. Worse yet, I'm the only adult in this family that sees the damage that this could cause to Ben. Within days of leaving the only home he ever knew, the journey is too be marred by the violation of travel law #3. The damage to his psyche could be irreversible. I've come up with a list of "suggestions" for Jen, but have yet to convince her of the dangers. Please keep us in your thoughts as we fly to Southern China tomorrow.......Jay