The captain says fasten your seatbelts

Kent was invited into the cock pit not once but twice! As we boarded the planes we were stopped by (thankfully) admiring flight crews. Never a sour look from them toting a toddler and a baby on. In fact they were quite opposite "would you like to meet the pilots?" they directed the question to Kent! Next thing we know kent is talking it up with the captain. They let him to press buttons, see maps, lights, push the throdle (if that is what it is called) and even wear the captains hat! So kind. Oh and gave him some

Christmas treats from their stockings. One of the flight attendants had given each of the crew a stocking full of treats. She told me that she loves to fly with this crew and said what good friends they each were. And you could tell. They had fun and that influenced everyone to have a great flight. Because of how awesome they were right off the bat it sure eased our tension. We boarded frantically. We had rushed onto this flight from a very late connecting flight. We landed in Denver on time but there was no open gate. For 30 minutes we sat there on the Tarmac waiting to deplane. Once off the plane we booggggied to our next flight. Thankfully they had some reason for a delay so that afforded me a mere moment to change Leon's diaper. (high fives to Leon for not having a messy diaper during those long 30 previous minutes!) And what a relief to make the connecting flight to Edmonton and have a fabulous crew to fly with.

Both were excellent travelers. I was concerned for Leon's welfare and that of the nearby passengers. But all was well. Kent asked to get out of his seat once and that was remedied by saying "the captain says fasten our seatbelts. So that means we need to stay in our seats."
"ohhhh" says Kent. From there on that was the standard answer for basically anything. (Wade jokingly milked that one everyso often) "the captain says this or that..." :)

Kent was entertained watching disneys Wally movie on wades laptop. And both boys were satisfied enough with our endless supply of crackers, granola bars, Kent's raisins and super handy puréed organic fruits in pouches with screw on caps. (love those)
Books, toys, laptop with Wally and food! Thats how we survived! Oh and a couple naps to speak of. Can't forget that!

Leon is quite tactile. Has to touch everything he sees. I imagine him as he lunges for the folding tray wondering to himself is that hard or soft? If I turn it this way or that way will it open? There, did it. If only mom would let me I could touch the guys hair in front of us - again. That carpet looks a little dingy but I'd still love to crawl up and Down that ailse and follow the lighted path they were just telling us about. Mom let's use the seat cushion for floating! Where is it? Do you want to read this emergency card again? Here, take it. This pouch here is so handy. Why is our bag way under the seat in front of us? It's hard for me to get things! He is a busy, wonderful boy.

Kent was stunned at the realization that we were high in the sky above the clouds. It was neat to hear his thoughts as he looked out the window with wade. Soaring high in the sky. Also with the take off and landings we were always seated above the wheels so all the mechanics of the wheels were not only heard but felt. Fascinating to kent. Worrisome to the lady in front of us who had a panicy look whenever the airplane was making a suspicious noise.

Landing in Edmonton! Ah! It was a wonderful feeling to be back! Wade and I were thrilled!