Today Mommy and I left Daddy all by his lonesome to go to some place called Phoenix, AZ. (Mommy and Daddy grew up in Phoenix and have relatives who still live there.) Mommy said Phoenix is too far away for Daddy to fly us there in the "Big Piper" (as N75078 is known in the Roslewski house). So Mommy and I flew in what she called a "737" on Southwest airlines. (I'm not sure why "non-stop" flights are so beneficial for traveling with someone my size, but she assured me this was a great benefit.)
Before we could get to the big plane, Mommy and I had to go through a security checkpoint. Well, I didn't like the thought of saying good-bye to Daddy at all. Everyone who was within 100 feet of the security checkpoint knew exactly what I thought of that.
Oklahoma City is a pretty friendly place. So one of the checkpoint agents suggested we get an "escort pass" for Daddy to come through to the gate with us. Both Mommy and I thought this was great! Daddy got to carry my car seat and me while Mommy hauled in my diaper bag, her computer/camera bag and my stroller.
Once I got to see all the big planes up close, I forgot all about crying any more. Here Daddy and I are in front of the plane Mommy and I flew in.
Although I only slept about 20 minutes of the flight, I was a pretty good girl for all the other passengers. I drew lots of lovely pictures with the crayons Mommy thoughtfully packed for me. We also read some great literature, such as "I Spy" and "Doggies."
I also learned a new trick. I can undo the lids on my sippy cups. I don't understand why Mommy wasn't so impressed when I showed this to her and dumped my drink on her lap not long after takeoff!
All in all, I think I'll get used to flying in big planes.
I'm looking forward to having a great week with all of my family and friends!
