During the weeks before our holiday to Turkey, Isaac was understandably nervous about flying as he had never flown before and despite numerous reassurances that it was nothing to worry about in the run up to our holiday, he looked terrified as we boarded the plane.
The Stewardesses spotted his nerves and kindly took him to meet the pilot in the cockpit before it was time to take our seats and he came away proudly sporting a Pilot sticker and a bit more confident about the flight. We explained what was happening as the plane took off and he watched fascinated out of the window, until we started to turn. The feeling and the sight of the ground below him really shook him up, so Daddy did we he does best……….starting making up a story, with everyone taking a turn to add a line.
The story really took his mind off the flight and he soon started to enjoy it and when we came home he was a convert and now cannot wait to fly again.
The Monkey, The Elephant and the Plane!
One day, our family went on a plane and Daddy saw lots of monkey’s on the wing as we flew in the air
Sebby saw an elephant on the other wing
Mr Tumble was flying the plane
A Giraffe was on the top of the plane so he could see above the clouds
When the elephant sat down he made the wing go down so all the monkey’s had to jump up and down to make it straight again.
Thomas the Tank Engine rode through the middle of the plane ‘Choo Choo’ and back out the other side to Sodor.
There was also a Gorilla at the front of the plane, guarding Mr Tumble and beating his chest
We looked out of the window and saw Twinkle (our Dragon that lives under our trampoline and blows bubbles instead of fire) flying alongside
And also saw a funny looking cloud that looked like a clown riding a Unicorn
When it was time to land the Giraffe slipped backwards and ended up at the back of the plane with its legs over the sides.
We all had to sing the “Goodbye Song” as we got off the plane.
The story doesn’t make much sense but I love the imaginations of the children and every time the plane turned a certain way we blamed the elephants and the monkey’s and it certainly made the 4 hour flight much more fun!
haha so funny love that story , its great if it took his mind of flying
It’s strange how different people react to new situations. Looks like you did a great job with the story telling and it was nice of the airline to take kids into the cockpit.
What a good idea to let him meet the pilot and go in the cockpit, im slightly jealous too!
aww how lovely that he was taken to meet the pilot in the cockpit! Love how he got a little sticker too. The story is cute also. I am not great with flying I will admit
Very cute – and I love that he met the pilot; what fun!
Glad it went well in the end – love the stories they come up with.
I’ve always wanted to meet the pilot! Great way to entertain in flight.
what a delightful story to calm the situation x the best stories are the ones they make up
What a fun way to take away the flying nerves!
Glad that the flying was OK in the end. Both my boys love flying, much more than I do!
What a lovely distraction for him and fun for the grown ups too, I’m sure!
What a lovely story. I wish someone could come up with something to take my mind off flying. I’m terrified!
I loved the Monkeys and The elephants jumping up and down. That bit is awesome!
It’s amazing what children come up with. Love the little story and how it helped make flying a nicer experience.
Aw what a great idea to make him feel better (although Mr Tumble flying the plane would be terrifying!!)
Nearly spat my wine out at the prospect of Mr Tumble being involved in air travel. What a brilliant story though and how fantastic to go in to the cockpit. I still want to do that at *ahem* over 40 🙂
Love that! I’m surprised you remembered it! So happy Sebby’s flight was good for him 🙂 x
LOVE this idea – what a wonderful distraction! We used stickers with Pickle! Kaz x