Visiting Pop pop and Bootie. Great flight. Couldn't have gone better. Alan was as perfect as a 5 year old can be in such a situation....he drew pictures for the "go-pilots" and security guards and charmed the flight attendants. Loved watching him smile and laugh as the plane took off. He was a little nervous on the second flight which was a bigger plane, but just for a second. He also didn't like his ears popping, but loved how gum chewing helps alleviate that...(quick thinking!)
He watched movies, listened to his CD and even said that the airline's food was "awesome". Read a few books....The last hour, he was a little ansy so I made up stories to keep him from going nutty. With my coaching, he greeted Pop Pop with a "hey zippy" and gave us all a good chuckle. He's bonding with Bootie right now chatting while listening to one of the meditation CDs.
ANYWAY, I feel very happy and proud of today. It was a challenge that I was nervous about, and we are here now and can relax!!!
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