1 Million And 1 Questions From Kids On A Plane
I assure you that reading this will be far less painful than me having to endure it in real time. We had no less that 1 million and 1 questions from kids on a plane.
What time are we leaving for the airport?
Do we have all the bags in the car?
Are we going to miss the plane? (we weren’t running late)
How long will it take us to get to the airport?
Will the plane leave on time?
Why do our bags need tags?
Where do the bags go?
Why can’t we bring liquids thru security?
Will the zipper on my sweater set the alarms off?
Why do we have to take our shoes off?
What does that machine do? (pointing at EVERY SINGLE MACHINE)
What do you think is behind that door?
Where is that guy going?
When are we going to leave?
What time is the plane going to leave?
When can we get on the plane?
When are they going to let us get on the plane, MOM!!!??
How do the TV’s work?
What movies are on the TV?
Can I watch this one?
{silence for 1 hour}
Are we in Hawaii yet? (landing in Vancouver for connection)
Why do we have to walk soooooo far?
How are we going into the USA if we’re still in the airport?
Can we get some food?
Can I have some money for the wishing fountain?
When can get get on the plane?
What time does the flight leave?
Where are the rest of our bags?
How far away is Hawaii?
How long is the flight?
What time will we arrive?
Will the airport be open?
How many people are on this plane?
Do they have iced tea?
Where are we going to stay?
Can we go swimming right away?
Can we sleep on the plane?
Can we watch a movie on the plane?
Why won’t the move app for the airplane work?
When will the movie app work?
Can I have a snack?
Can I have a drink?
Can I watch this movie?
{silence for 6 hours}
Parents to the kids:
Who has to pee?
Are you tired?
Did you wash your hands?
Where do you want to sleep?
Can you put your feet up here?
Are you hungry?
Can you sleep?
Did we just survive 11 hours of travel?
Damn straight we did.
Aloha, we have arrived.