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Anonymous says
My husband is unemployed and interviewing frequently, and we’ve noticed that he develops a cough/allergy symptoms the day before an interview. Could this be a physical manifestation of anxiety? He just had a physical and of course did not mention it to the doctor (lol men) but I think it might be something he can get help for.
Anon says
If it’s happening consistently I’d say probably. Depending on the nature of the symptoms, among other things stress/anxiety can cause reflux, which for some people manifests as a cough/throat irritation.
Lise says
Another vote for looking into the possibility of reflux. I have laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), and it’s triggered by stress. The first time it was a problem (when I was under a ton of stress at work), I actually went to an ENT because I was worried about how constantly I was getting colds, and he was like, that’s exactly how LPR manifests! Treating it has helped me a ton in the long run.
Anon says
+2 for reflux, and it’s easier to medicate than anxiety. I have anti-anxiety meds I take the night before an early plane flight so I can sleep, but even on a low dose they make me super woozy and out of it for at least 24 hours so I’d hesitate to take them before an interview. Reflux meds don’t normally have major side effects.
Although there’s also just a lot of crud going around right now, so it’s possibly he’s actually getting frequently sick – my husband and I have been sick before our last six or so “big” things, and it’s not because we had anxiety about the thing. We’re just sick a lot.
Anonymous says
We mask in public the week before important events for this reason. And always mask in crowded places like airplanes and theatres.
Anon says
Yeah, same. But we have young kids and they’re the source of most of our colds.
Anon says
Anxiety. I used to cough and lose my voice before oral arguments.
Anonymous says
My husband is scheduled to return to the office two days a week next month and was planning to go in even more often. I was SO looking forward to WFH in peace and quiet and to not being my extroverted husband’s only source of social interaction on weekdays. He went in for a test run today, got stuck in a 90-minute traffic jam, and texted me that there is no way he doing any extra in-office days. Womp womp.
Anon says
Can he adjust his hours to avoid traffic?
Betsy says
Don’t give up, it’s only one day! Hopefully this was an out of the ordinary traffic jam, but if not I would second the recommendation to shift hours around a little. But really the first few days of back to office are going to be rough, just adjusting to getting ready to leave the house in the morning and figuring out new routines. That doesn’t mean he won’t end up really liking it and reverting to his original plan to do some extra office days.
Anon says
I wouldn’t either in his shoes. Traffic is the worst!
Anon says
Ohhhh noooooo. Ugh. Life!
Anonymous says
Public transit?
Anonymous says
What is this “public transit” of which you speak?
Anonymous says
I just finished the Sold A Story podcast. It perfectly describes my first grader’s experience “learning” to read. It was scary. We’re getting him some help and I think he will be ok. Of course I feel guilty for “blaming” him initially thinking maybe he had a learning disability. Anyway. Does anyone have a podcast about school attendance? We’re getting weekly emails about how important school attendance is, and the neighboring districts are shutting schools down due to lack of attendance. I’d like to get a sense of what’s going on statewide and nationally with public school attendance.
Anony says
There was an article in the New York Times end of last year about attendance issues. Don’t recall what regions they analyzed.
Anonymous says
Here’s a gift link to an NYTimes article about it: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/us/chronic-absenteeism-pandemic-recovery.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a00.C19F.bm1Y9XAkb9P_&smid=url-share
Short answer, since the pandemic there’s been a huge drop-off! My school district DC has posted some really alarming stats about chronic absenteeism, which is perhaps driving some of our horrific youth crime rate. Schools are trying really hard to address it.
Anonymous says
There was a big New Yorker story in January https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/01/15/has-school-become-optional
avocado says
I just love how our district is trying to fix chronic absenteeism by threatening the top students who attend every day unless they are sick (with something they caught in the germy, poorly ventilated school full of sick kids whose parents are afraid they will be held back if they miss another day and sick teachers who can’t get subs). Meanwhile other kids are ditching class on a regular basis with no consequences and screwing up group projects for the kids who are in class. I don’t even know how it is possible for these kids to escape from the school without being caught, since the hall monitors routinely harass my kid for trying to get *in* to the school to meet with teachers during their regular morning office hours,
Anonymous says
Our school district is shockingly reasonable. We get a notice after 8 unexcused absences because it’s state law. The principal even sends a warning by email saying it is state law, and there is no actual consequence.
FWIW my 4th grader is bored at school so I let her take Mondays off to ski. I even told her teacher, who happily agreed it was a great plan (she’s a skier herself). I have my daughter read a book on the car ride up and back from the mountain, and we practice math (for fun, her idea) or listen to some kind of educational podcast. On Mondays, my kid misses gym class, the 40 minute block where 8 kids that do orchestra are pulled out of the classroom and the remaining class does extra math review or free reading, lunch, recess, and some state test prep. Kiddo scored 99% on the state tests for two years running.
Anon says
There’s no new educational content in your daughter’s class on Mondays? That’s crazy!
Anonymous says
They do math, but she’s already well above grade level. And like, sentence correction.
Anon says
Aren’t they allowed to go off campus for lunch? When I was in high school, that’s how people would ditch class…just go out for lunch and then not go back.
avocado says
Nope, they don’t have off-campus lunch. Seniors without a last-period class are allowed to leave but that doesn’t explain how kids are getting out earlier in the day. And this school is all in a single building that reminds me of some jails I have visited, in more ways than one.
Anon says
Newly pregnant, and I’m struggling with not drinking coffee. I also take an ADHD stimulant, which I had to completely stop.
For coffee, I’ve read max 1 cup is safe, but DH is very risk averse and is encouraging me to totally stop in the first trimester. I hear where he’s coming from.
I usually would drink 3 cups a day (2 in AM, 1 in afternoon)…I’m really struggling without any stimulant! Any tips? Thoughts? I’m wondering if decaf would help me transition.
Anon says
When I was pregnant, I filled our bean hopper with a mix of decaf and regular. Then I could get a little caffeine boost and still have my two cups, but reduce the overall amount of caffeine. I also wanted wiggle room to have chocolate or tea later in the day while still staying well below 200 mg. It’s your choice, not your husband’s.
I will also add that you should consider getting organic coffee. Conventional coffee is usually grown in other countries that still use pesticides that have been banned in the U.S. (and for the U.S. to actually get off its *ss and ban something, you know it must be harmful). I like making those kinds of switches for the items I consume every single day – wouldn’t worry if I only drank it occasionally.
Anon says
One cup is completely fine – my Mayo Clinic book said that, my very cautious OB said that. If I was drinking 3 cups a day I’d want to cut back but I don’t think you need to go cold turkey. And tell DH to stop nagging you – it’s not his body and it’s not his decision.
Anonymous says
+1. Go with what your doctor is telling you and tell DH to stay out of it.
If you want something warm for an afternoon pick-me-up, try a London Fog (earl grey with steamed milk).
Anonymous says
+1 I remember a coworker commented on my coffee once when I was pregnant, and I settled for an icy stare and “thanks, my doctor isn’t concerned.” If my husband had tried to tell me what not to eat or drink (absent something serious like drug use or binge drinking) I would have given him an earful.
Talk to your doctor, but I doubt he or she would recommend cutting all caffeine, especially if you’re already going off your ADHD medication.
And separate but totally related, I’m sorry to say that this is only the beginning of other people having way too many opinions about your choices as a pregnant woman and a parent. There’s no time like the present to practice putting your foot down about your own competence and agency!
Anon says
Some coffee is fine. Read Emily Oster’s expecting better or her website Parent Data for details. Don’t let your husband police your body – his uninformed anxiety over this is a much bigger problem than a cup of coffee.
anon says
+1 Read Expecting Better and talk with your OB about what she recommends for you. My understanding is that a lot of the “don’t drink coffee” is correlation, because women with higher pregnancy hormone levels are more likely to feel too queasy for coffee and, due to the hormone levels, are more likely to be carrying a viable pregnancy.
But also, now is a great time to practice you getting the information you need to make decisions about your body and your husband to practice not overstepping on things where he doesn’t even have all the relevant information, but you’re the one sacrificing, so why not pressure you to sacrifice even more.
Leatty says
+1
It’s your body, and you have to decide what you are personally comfortable with. For me, that was 2 cups (one was half caffeinated) most days, except during the first trimester when I was so nauseous that I couldn’t drink coffee. For others, it may be less. Talk to your doctor, do your own research, and make your own decision.
Anon says
One cup is fine according to most OBs. I had to quit in my third trimester because of blood pressure concerns, but unless your doctor has advised otherwise one cup is fine. For alternative, I recommend a mix of decaf and green tea you like.
Anonymous says
I’m a big coffee drinker. I got through both my pregnancies by doing a a cup of decaf and a half cup of regular in the morning. Then herbal tea mid morning – something like lemon or peppermint. Then a cup of decaf and a half cup of regular in the afternoon.
How it’s prepared makes a difference in the amount of caffeine – read up on that a bit so you can feel like you are drinking more coffee while keeping the caffeine the same.
Tell DH you are following doctor’s advice but your health, including your mental health matters too. There are going to be lots of issues where there is no single clear answer and the most risk adverse option is not always the best.
Anon says
Ask your doc. Most OBs are fine with one cup (8 ounces) unless you have other issues. And until your husband can carry the baby, he needs to butt out of what you put in your body.
Betsy says
My midwife regularly recommends a cup of coffee a day in order to deal with headaches and constipation. I really hate a lot of Emily Oster’s work, but in this case I agree with her that there isn’t good data on avoiding coffee and that the (limited) data suggesting otherwise is based on correlation not causation. For what it’s worth, I had several months in early pregnancy where I just couldn’t stomach coffee at all, which was so sad for me because I am such a coffee snob.
I understand being risk averse, but I think your husband is wrong on this one. And a lot of the pregnancy risks are choices between two risks, not between risk and no risk. Again, not a big Oster fan but she explains this well. Like when it comes to listeria, your biggest risk area is produce, but if you don’t eat produce you are going to miss a lot of essential vitamins and minerals and that risk is really bad too. Pregnancy is a time where you have very little control over the outcomes, and that can be a tough thing to wrap your head around.
Anony says
My RE told me that one cup a day was totally fine. Given that his specialty was the beginnings of tenuous, sometimes high-risk, and always hard-fought-for pregnancies, I trusted it and enjoyed my morning cappuccino. (I should say, I made it myself and looked up how much caffeine was in it the way that I made it, this wasn’t a three-shots kind of thing.)
Anonymous says
A good friend is a doctor and during her pregnancies she reluctantly cut back from something like 8-10 cups of coffee a day to 2-3. Honestly drink the coffee if you can stomach it! One cup a day is completely, absolutely fine. I missed coffee so much during my pregnancies but even stepping inside a coffee shop made me nauseous during the first and second trimesters. By the third trimester I could handle a mocha every now and then and it was so welcome.
Your husband needs to read “Expecting Better” immediately.
Anon says
8-10 coffees a day!? omg I thought no one drank more coffee than my MIL, but even she is not at 10 cups per day!!
Anonymous says
Drink your one cup your OB says is fine and tell him to step off.
Anonymous says
I’m not here to say whether you should or should not drink regular coffee. I am here to comment as a person who gave up caffeine (except chocolate and decaf coffee) 9.5 years ago. It will take your body a minimum of two weeks to work through the caffeine withdrawals. Decaf coffee or another hot liquid in its place helped me with the psychological aspect, but your body changes in response to continued caffeine use. It takes time (and pain) to change back. Caveat – I have no expertise with the ADHD stimulant and how that affects the situation.
Anon says
After one overnight over the holidays, I’ve been thrilled not to have any travel on the books with my DS #2 (3). Well, now there’s a family member’s graduation that we all will travel for. Kids won’t attend the actual graduation ceremony – they’ll just have family time and then join the bigger graduation party at the relatives house.
I’m excited for the actual event(s) but dreading travel with DS #2. Love him. He’s a delight. He’s just very, very 3. Plus our logistics aren’t great – we’re likely all stuck on air mattresses in one game-room type environment together (and no, I cannot get out of this part of this for Reasons).
Please tell me it will be okay because he’ll be closer to 3.5 by then? He was newly 3 when we traveled last….
Anon says
It might be hard but you can do it. Make a game plan so you have coping strategies at the ready: snacks, books, new dollar store type toys for the plane, shows downloaded on your phone. Special treats for mama (jolly ranchers for when you need a small sugar boost, energy bars for when you are hangry, meditation app to calm you at night before bed). Good luck.
OP says
Thank you. We’ll be driving as it’s about ~3 hours/one-way, but I think these strategies still work well…
Anon says
My three year old loves listening to kids songs on the car. It can entertain him for 45 min. I use kids songs CDs from the library (old school but easy, no need to make a playlist or whatever).
Anonymous says
I would be tempted to skip the ceremony and just bring the kids on a day trip for the party, even if it means getting home at 1:00 a.m.
Anon says
I think this could work too, and if it’s only 3 hours away I would imagine you could get home before 1 am.
Anon says
The biggest thing is to relax expectations and routines, which is easier said than done. If people have a bad night of sleep it’s OKAY; drive kid around for a car nap the next day if he’s miserable, but tell yourself you will all reset when you’re back home. Too much sugar, same. Lean into it. I’ve had many situations of staying in one room as a family of 5 (with 3yos mixed in throughout the years). The family time will make for nice memories, and the rest will be a laugh down the road
anon says
Can you go without kid and leave him home with the other parent? We have a family wedding this fall that is going to be a pain to get to (flight or 10 hour drive). Kid is going to stay home with his dad for the weekend while I go.
Anon says
This is what I was going to suggest too. You can even take the older kid with you, so the parent staying home only has the 3 year old.
I took my daughter to Hawaii when she was 3.5 and it was way better than I expected, although we had a better housing setup (2 bedroom condo). But if you’re really dreading it, having the 3 year old stay home with one parent seems like a good solution.
OP says
I floated this, and DH wants us all to go (it’s his side of the fam). I get it – it’s also a chance for kids to spend time with family they don’t see regularly.
12:06 anon says
And I say this as someone who has traveled with my 3.5 yo a lot. He flies multiple times a year and has taken several 6hr car rides a year in his life.
The drive probably wouldn’t be too bad if you take a decent break in the middle but the rest of the schedule doesn’t sound like it’s worth the hassle.
Anonymous says
No. No. You are not all sharing one air mattress. Don’t be ridiculous. There are no good enough reasons.
OP says
I should be clear – we would all be in one room and split up between a couch and a few inflatable mattresses.
Anon says
Or you could do something more reasonable…
Anon says
It’s one night. I get that it’s not the ideal situation, but it’s not really a hardship. (My in-laws have a very small house and every time we visit my family of 5 sleeps in one or at most two rooms.) This is a minor sacrifice to support a relative’s milestone and have a fun time with family. It’s not like they are being asked to pitch a tent.
This is turning into a tangent now, but we talk all the time about how people are becoming more isolated, losing family support, becoming self-centered to the point of rudeness, etc. Being unwilling to attend because you can’t possibly share a room with your two kids is nonsense.
Anon says
I agree one night all in the same room is doable, but I think the poster is suggesting they get a hotel, not that they forego the visit completely, and it seems like quite a leap to “this is why people are isolated and lonely.”
Anon says
Yes, definitely suggesting getting a hotel and not canceling the trip…thought that was obvious.
Anon says
Eh, I think it depends on your personal values/family culture, but I agree with Anon at 2:55 that sometimes you just have to do things that aren’t ideal. I know in my family or DH’s side, getting a hotel just isn’t something that is done in these scenarios. It sounds like OP has a set of circumstances (small kid, not the best sleeping arrangements, important to the family) they are trying to navigate.
I am always surprised how (to me) quickly people here jump to “don’t go”, or “stay behind” for things like this. I think these types of family events are what can build strong relationships and memories, while having un-fun moments. Again, if those relationships are not what you want or value, and would rather get a full night’s sleep in your own home, that’s reasonable, too!
But I do feel like I often read a lot on here about folks being lonely without a bench of support, and at the same time I also read a lot about not doing things/opting out with others unless it’s convenient to you, which I feel like has some correlation.
Anon says
Or people don’t want to visit family if they don’t feel supported. I think the causation arrow points both ways.
(Fwiw I’m close to my parents and don’t post about lack of family support, so I don’t really have a dog in this fight. We do always get a hotel when we visit family, but the people we visit have very small homes and know we wouldn’t be comfortable sleeping there, so they don’t take offense.)
Anon says
No one said don’t go, you get a hotel. Hotels exist.
Anon says
People up thread did suggest leaving the kid home or having the family skip the ceremony. And in my DH’s family, hotels are not really a thing and the grandparents treasure the fringe hours in the evenings and morning to spend with the grandkids outside of the official parties. Obviously if there’s a strong reason to get a hotel we do, and our needs matter too, etc, but when visiting family there’s a lot of opportunity to sacrifice a bit of our own comfort for the greater good of family connection
Anon says
I read it as one room, multiple mattresses. Still sounds very hard, but not quite as bad.
OP says
Thanks all. We’ll all be in one room most likely, and it’ll be 2-3 nights max. I think to the point of many of you this is 100% a trip where we just make due and hope for the best, maybe have DS #2 practice on an air mattress at home or something. This is a celebratory occasion after some really, really tough times for the larger family and it’s important we show up for this part of the family just like they have showed up for us at our high and low points. I should note that I also adore this part of the family and always feel good after spending time with them (even when DS #2 has caused me sleep deprivation).
Also, the relative has already coordinated/booked hotels for other family members so that we can stay at their home AND organized childcare that we trust for the evening that DH and I will be at the ceremony.
Anon says
Europe with kids! A close uncle lives in London; we’ve already taken our kids there, thinking next year about doing 2-3 days in London followed by 3-4 days elsewhere. Kids will be 9 and 6. They are not adventurous eaters. Where would you go? I’ve been thinking Amsterdam, Dublin or Paris as all are easy trips from London. Love Paris but feel like the things I like to do there (mostly…eat and wander around shopping and more eating) aren’t really kid things. Never been to amsterdam or dublin.
Anon says
What do your kids like to do? I think Paris is tricky with babies but can be really fun with older kids. Explore playgrounds, eat croissants, ride the carousels… even places like Versailles can be kind of cool for older kids to learn about history, plus the gardens are massive to run around in. Kids are probably old enough to eat some good food. I also really like Amsterdam. Dublin is cute but a little small, although probably fine for 3-4 days. I really love the Irish countryside, maybe you can do a day trip.
Anon says
With kids who are too young to appreciate museums (and my 6 year old is definitely in that category, YMMV) I prefer countrysides or small cities over big cities. We especially enjoyed Florence/Tuscany and Mallorca but there are lots of options. From Heathrow you can fly pretty much anywhere in Europe on a short direct flight so I don’t think that limits you too much.
Anonymous says
If your kids like castles, I would stay in the UK or go to Ireland. 9 and 6 are great ages for a countryside trip that involves castles, farms, horses, walks, pub lunches, etc.
I wouldn’t spend a lot of time in Dublin itself, personally. I’d find a former estate/ castle converted to a hotel and stay there.
Anon says
London is amazing for kids that age, and BIG. 2-3 days isn’t enough. I’d do 4-5 days in London followed by a few days in the country. Cotswalds or something like that.
Anon says
Yep we just were there for a week last year so I don’t feel the need to spend more than a few days there this go around!
DLC says
We went to Amsterdam with our kids (3, 6, and 11) last year for 7 days. We don’y travel a lot (we were there with family) and found Amsterdam was pretty easy to navigate and a good number of kid friendly adventures. Our kids loved the Hungry Bird Food Tour, the Maritime Museum, Out Lady in the Attic Museum, the canal ride, taking the ferry to the Street art museum, and playgrounds. We also took the train to Utrecht, which they liked. They tolerated the art museums. The food, aside from the food tour was…. Just okay.
DLC says
*Our Lord in the Attic
anon says
This is probably kid-dependent, but I’ve spent a lot of time wandering Paris and eating with kids around that age. Mine are typically content to walk wherever if they know there are pastries and playgrounds along the way, plus they appreciate pretty buildings, churches, etc. It’s true their tolerance for art is more limited, but there’s lots to do in Paris besides the Louvre and Musee D’Orsay.
Anon says
How picky are the kids? If they’re super picky, Italy (pizza and pasta) and the UK and Ireland will be the easiest places to travel, although you sometimes see hamburgers on restaurant menus in Spain, Portugal, France, etc. You can also visit a grocery store and keep things on hand to have at home if your kids just eat fries or bread at a restaurant meal. I have a very picky eater who’s been all over Europe and although it’s more work outside Italy and the UK/Ireland, it’s doable.
If they’re just not wanting to eat escargot and stuff like that, you’ll be fine anywhere.
Anon says
I guess I meant more that 75% of the enjoyment of paris, for me, is eating all the amazing food and drinking all the delicious wine…that will not be fun for them as they just don’t really care about food (or wine for that matter lol). Thanks for the tips!
Anon says
Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that. They will love the pastries! And there’s plenty of stuff for kids to enjoy in Paris that isn’t food-related.
Anon says
Houston travel tips? 3 and 1. I was thinking the zoo and one more thing. We are there for four full days and are visiting family. Don’t want to pack every day with an activity.
Children’s museum? TIA!
ifiknew says
childrens museum and zoo were what we did and they are both great.
Anon says
+1 we did those two things also, and enjoyed them both.
Anon says
Hi there – I live in Houston. When are you going? If soon, I’d do something outdoorsy (zoo is outside, but you know what I mean) before the heat comes for us all – I’d recommend nature walk at the arboretum or buffalo bayou park. Next week is spring break, so Children’s Museum will be packed, but otherwise it is always a solid option.
Also – a lot of stuff depends where you’re staying. If you’re in the loop or in one of the nearby neighborhoods, travel time will be fine, but if you’re coming from a suburb like Katy or Sugarland, you may want to look into the options there (and there are MANY) to avoid a long drive/traffic.
Anonymous says
+1 to all this. Be sure to plan for a one hour commute to anywhere else in the city. I recommend the zoo if you’re coming in the next couple of weeks. After March, the zoo is too hot and none of the animals will be out. I love the underground cistern, but small kids might find it a bit boring. The tour is only like 30 minutes long and you can putter around Buffalo Bayou after and get ice cream. You could also check out Memorial park. We like the wooden playground on Heights Boulevard and then we go to lunch somewhere nearby.
If you’re in Cypress, Kids Empire.
If you happen to be staying in The Woodlands, we have a lovely Children’s Museum.
Anon says
i live in Houston. The Children’s Museum has a special area for kids 3 and under, which is great, as well as an outdoor water play area, though they can also explore the other parts of the museum. Zoo is also nice and there is also a little train ride you can do right outside the zoo around the park. Both are located in Herman Park which has been undergoing some major renovations and will be reopening soon. When are you visiting? while i have plenty of gripes about living in Houston, I will say we have some nice parks/areas for kids . Depending on what area of town you are staying in you might consider the Houston Arboretum, Levy Park or Evelyn’s Park. Levy Park and Evelyn’s Park both have craft/story time certain days.
OP says
OP here
Thanks for all the recs! Didn’t realize the travel times would be obscene. Kids don’t do great in long car rides so def will plan around it.
We are going towards the end of the month
Anon says
where in the Houston area will you be staying? also there is a great local instagram account ‘littlesonthego’ who has lots of kid friendly suggestions and ideas for different areas of town
OP says
We will be in Bellaire.
Anon says
Bellaire is not far from the Zoo or Children’s Museum at all. I live right near there. Check out Evelyn’s Park. It is in Bellaire, has an onsite restaurant and lots of events. Check the calendar. Also in Bellaire is the Nature Conservancy Center which has some good events as well as another good playground across the street. If you get stuck with rain, the Bellaire Library and the Stella Link Library are good and the JCC nearby also has a lot of great stuff for kids. There is also a newish indoor play place called We Rock the Spectrum in Bellaire that is perfect for a 1 and 3 year old.
Anon says
You are in a great spot for museums, zoo, and Levy Park!
Anonymous says
As a space nerd I am planning to tack a tour of the Johnson Space Center on to my next business trip to Houston.
Anon says
as someone who grew up outside DC and has been to the air and space countless times, the Johnson space center was underwhelming, and definitely not something I’d suggest for a 3 and 1 year old.
Anon says
I didn’t think it was underwhelming, but I agree it’s not for a 1 and 3 year old. I don’t even really think Air and Space is right for that age group. Children’s museums (and zoos) are a way better choice with toddlers.
Anon says
Eh, I think it depends on your interest. I lived in DC for 7 years and didn’t think the Air and Space museum held a candle to the Johnson Space Center/NASA (where ACTUAL space flight happens).
Agreed I wouldn’t want small children in tow, though.
Spirograph says
Depends on the DC Air and Space museum. I love them both, but I prefer Udvar Hazy (where the shuttle and sr-71 are, along with tons of other aircraft) to the one on the Mall. I haven’t been to the one in Houston, I’ll have to check that out next time I visit!
Although, for toddlers, the tiny air museum in College Park is better than both.