Well the flight wasn't as wonderful as I had hoped but at least I did not walk off the airplane smelling like a public restroom.

Jackson started off well and played quietly for a half an hour. But pretty soon the fact that he got up at 5:30 started to set in and the crying and whining set in. Nothing would calm him down (Jackson does NOT fall asleep on me...something I may change with my next child). I tried books, food, songs, anything. So what I could I do? I let him cry and avoided contact with other passengers. Luckily we had a row to ourselves.

Finally just before our descent, a worn out Jackson fell asleep to the 15th round of Old McDonald. If anyone has any animals to suggest, I would love it. Old McDonald now has a camel, a goose, a llama, and a tiger.

So by the time I landed I was exhausted, but it wasn't anywhere near worst case scenario. I just hope I never see those passengers again.