Preparing to Fly

In less than 36 hours, I will be (if everything goes well) in an aircraft to the other side of the country.

This is not my first time flying; not even my first time flying that distance (Victoria, BC to St. John’s, NL, a highway distance of 7403 km).  However, it will be a major first for me – my first time flying with children.

My 7-year-old stepdaughter shouldn’t be a problem; she’s flown before, and she knows how to deal with air pressure (chew some gum or suck on a candy).  Her DS should keep her occupied for most of the flight (batteries allowing), and an overnight flight should let her get some sleep.

My 7-month-old son, however, has no such advantages.  This will be his first time in flight, as well as his first time in several months where he’s held for an extended period of time.  He’s a crawler, and I’m expecting sone argument from him when it comes to staying in one place for twelve hours.

As much as I’m looking forward to getting to St. John’s, I’m not looking forward to going.  Here’s hoping for a sleepy flight.