Flying Food

Yesterday I traveled by plane for the first time as a mother of three. We flew from Denver to Tampa with a layover in Dallas. I was a bit nervous to travel with all three. But I must say that I have no complaints at all. All three kids behaved tremendously well and were happy. Our travels had us eating out 2 of our meals yesterday- breakfast and lunch. Breakfast took place in Denver. We didn't have too many options there. There was a McDonalds with a line 100 people deep and not much else. We found  a little grill and decided to see what we could get there. We got two omelets for the four of us to split which cost $20. As we were eating them, Morgan and I looked at each other and realized how difficult it is to eat gluten free and sugar free while traveling. We did pack man snacks but needed to eat meals. We had apples, bananas, dried fruits and nuts to get us through. Our next stop was Dallas where we had 2 hours to kill. We were on a mission to find a healthy lunch and also get the girls some exercise to get their wiggles out for the next flight. I was amazed to see all the people just sitting and it was really interesting to watch all the people eating and see what they were eating. Of course there was another McDonalds with a mile long line, there was a Dunkin Donuts, Pizza Hut and Chinese. Amongst the traveling kids, McDonalds was the most popular choice. While eating, many people were plugged into their electronics killing time.
We were very lucky and found a Red Mangoes. A friend had told me about this place but I had not had a chance to try it out yet. I was so happy to see it and that was lunch for everyone. We all got a frozen yogurt with fresh fruit. If you have a Red Mangoes near you, I highly recommend it. The girls thought they were getting such a treat and it was very satisfying to us all.
We decided to spend our two hour layover exploring the airport. It seemed like we walked miles. We stopped in stores and looked around and we played Simon Says to get some wiggles out.
Traveling does require people to eat on the go. When traveling by car, you are able to pack a cooler and bring your own food. When traveling by plane, you are limited as to what you can bring and can't pack meals for a day. We did well with our snacks but I do wish there were healthier options available. I was very happy to have the Red Mangoes. Next time I travel, it would be great to see a few more places to get something healthy and satisfying!
Now we are off to entertain ourselves with beach activities for a week!!!!