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Flight Requirements

We are scheduled for a trip to the East Coast this summer and I have been prepping Jackson for the flight. Some kids like to have a lot of pre -event discussion and some kids can't deal with the build up. What kid of tactics do/did you use? Jackson has always been the kind who prefers a lot of prep time and discussion about upcoming events. He has flown several times before, but I think it's fun to get excited about any trip. Not that we spend a whole lot of time on it, but for example, last night when he put on his New York Yankees ball cap he asked me where it came from and I mentioned his New York relatives and how we will soon be on our way to visit them. He has a few pre -flight concerns: We'll go on an airplane? Yes. Not mama's car? No. Not in my car. Will I get a seat belt ? Yes. Your very own seat belt . Sometimes you can sit on my lap. But you will have your own seat and tray and everything! And we can color, have snacks, read books and play with stickers... ...

First Love

Jackson met the Pacific Ocean for the first time. The moment his bare feet hit the sand, he fell hard. In love. Oregon was wonderful. Even the icy waves couldn't keep Jackson away. He did so well during the trip. Smoothly managing planes, layovers, delays, time changes, etc. However, warm mochas, scoops of mango ice cream, sweet kitties, taffy and more entertainment than he could possible imagine didn't hurt either. See his adventures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73102019@N00/