Blaine’s first flight was a red-eye direct from Seattle to Dulles on 11/21.  He couldn’t wait for takeoff and wanted to eat as soon as we sat down while everyone else was boarding.  Luckily he continued to eat all the way through takeoff (the swallowing is supposed to help with ear discomfort from pressure changes).  Blaine was a pro and slept for pretty much the entire red-eye, only waking up briefly to eat some more before passing out again.  One of the other passengers commented on his excellent behavior when we arrived in DC.