Liesel was the most delightful travel companion. She's old enough to take off her own shoes at security, she's potty trained enough to "hold it" if need be, and she has an innocent and child-like wonder at the whole experience. Because we live relatively close to O'Hare there are often planes flying by overhead. After months of pointing them out to Liesel, she was jumping at the chance to ride on one herself.
I've never seen anyone so intently interested in the safety information!
At security they asked her for her name so she told them her first name. Then she gave her full name. Then she spelled her full name. Then seeing I provided ID, she asked for her "credit card" so I gave her the American Airline frequent flyer card. She very seriously gave this to the TSA worker who obligingly furrowed his brow as he reviewed it. Once she walked through security she ran back through it to hold Ireland's hand and help her through.
No really, she was very very interested!
During boarding I warned to her watch her step getting onto the plane. When it was our turn she loudly announced, "Okay Mom, watch your step! We don't wanna fall! Be careful, okay?" The pace of her chatter only increased as we took off. I tried to prep her beforehand by explaining we'd go fast, fast, fast and then the plane would tip up and we'd be in the air. As the plane sped up she said over and over, "We're going fast, fast, fast! Fast, fast, fast! Fast, Fast, Fast! Fast, FAST, FAST!!! HEEERE WEEE GOOO!!!" Everyone around us laughed and one man looked back at her and smiled. When you think about it, flying really is an incredible experience! I so wish I could have recorded her reaction to flying but ya know.. "all electronic devices must be turned off and stowed..."
It was almost better than a Dr. Seuss book!
I similarly prepared her for landing and warned her there might be a bump. Sometimes those can be more of a violent jolt than a bump but we got lucky on both flights. Of her own volition she wildly clapped upon landing. From what I understand, that used to be standard practice on any flight. Don't you think we should bring it back? I think one of the biggest thrills for Liesel was seeing other planes so up close from her little window.
I would fly with Liesel any day, she truly was a delight. Ireland was much more of a challenge. She's in the midst of teething and sitting on Mom's lap is only fun for about 20 min. For the flight home I kept her up all day and then gave her some Benadryl so she'd be nice and tired. She was indeed crazy tired the ENTIRE flight! She finally gave in to her exhaustion during landing and fell asleep. *sigh* Give her a couple more years and I'm sure she'll be a pro just like her big sister.
I've never seen anyone so intently interested in the safety information!
At security they asked her for her name so she told them her first name. Then she gave her full name. Then she spelled her full name. Then seeing I provided ID, she asked for her "credit card" so I gave her the American Airline frequent flyer card. She very seriously gave this to the TSA worker who obligingly furrowed his brow as he reviewed it. Once she walked through security she ran back through it to hold Ireland's hand and help her through.
No really, she was very very interested!
During boarding I warned to her watch her step getting onto the plane. When it was our turn she loudly announced, "Okay Mom, watch your step! We don't wanna fall! Be careful, okay?" The pace of her chatter only increased as we took off. I tried to prep her beforehand by explaining we'd go fast, fast, fast and then the plane would tip up and we'd be in the air. As the plane sped up she said over and over, "We're going fast, fast, fast! Fast, fast, fast! Fast, Fast, Fast! Fast, FAST, FAST!!! HEEERE WEEE GOOO!!!" Everyone around us laughed and one man looked back at her and smiled. When you think about it, flying really is an incredible experience! I so wish I could have recorded her reaction to flying but ya know.. "all electronic devices must be turned off and stowed..."
It was almost better than a Dr. Seuss book!
I similarly prepared her for landing and warned her there might be a bump. Sometimes those can be more of a violent jolt than a bump but we got lucky on both flights. Of her own volition she wildly clapped upon landing. From what I understand, that used to be standard practice on any flight. Don't you think we should bring it back? I think one of the biggest thrills for Liesel was seeing other planes so up close from her little window.
I would fly with Liesel any day, she truly was a delight. Ireland was much more of a challenge. She's in the midst of teething and sitting on Mom's lap is only fun for about 20 min. For the flight home I kept her up all day and then gave her some Benadryl so she'd be nice and tired. She was indeed crazy tired the ENTIRE flight! She finally gave in to her exhaustion during landing and fell asleep. *sigh* Give her a couple more years and I'm sure she'll be a pro just like her big sister.
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ok..seriously? This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen! Call American and make her the poster child!
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