I don't think the airline will care if I pack some pumpkin, will they? And Splenda. I know my family will have to learn to make due with what is there, but I don't want to mess with our first two, coming right up after we get there, holidays. Therefore the pumpkin and pie plate will travel with me on the plane.

We don't really need pop! It will just give them something to look forward to on the home visit. I want them to get out of those bad habits, and trying all the new things that will now be available to them.