A few things stand out in my mind after doing a long distance trip with multiple flights:

• Almost without fail, airline customer service is terrible and often downright offensive. How did a whole industry stuff that up so badly?
• Traveling with a 1 year old is infinitely harder than traveling without a 1 year old.
• My stomach always thanks me when I get home. Travel food is artificial and/or full of caffeine and sugar.
• It’s so very good to be home, 1 year old asleep, showered, fed, in bed. You need to travel to appreciate what you have at  home.