Evelyn and I are flying to California this week, but Jon is staying home. It will be a three-generations-of-women Mother's Day celebration! But I am worried about flying alone. I worry a little that chasing a very active two-year-old through the airport will cause headaches. I worry a little that getting her to settle down once we are on the plane will be difficult. I worry a little that my need to take drammamine to avoid motion sickness will leave me unable to make good decisions or even stay awake. But my biggest fear, and I think it is an irrational one, is that when I get to security they won't let me take Evelyn through because I am traveling without her father and they think I am trying to kidnap my own kid in some sort of ugly divorce custody dispute.
So is this totally irrational, or am I justifiably worried? Should I bring Evelyn's birth certificate? Should I bring a certified letter from Jon? Should I do both just to alleviate my worry? I've got a call in to my sister-in-law, who has traveled domestically and abroad with her two kids and without a spouse, to get some info.
But aside from that, I'm very excited. I'm getting snacks and treats and coloring books and new iPad apps ready for the flight. I need to remember to pack headphones. Evelyn is excited to see Grandma Mary and Grandpa Craig, and Tootsie, who she says is like a "big, black Sophie."
Love that kid.
1 comment:
Don't stress, flying with kids alone is totally fine. My sis-in-law used to take her two boys all over by herself when her husband worked for an airline. Maybe bring a birth certificate just to make check in easier, but I'm pretty sure you won't need Jon's letter. ha ha. I'm giggling a little at the thought of needing a letter from her dad. Like you couldn't forge one, right? Have a good time!
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