Awwww 12 y/o and Christmas!
Because who doesn't like Christmas? Unless you've been locked away all your life and don't know anything about the holiday...
If that doesn’t encourage him to float, nothing will (except a naked Lois).

Have yourself a zombie little Christmas!
Maybe he could conjure one up in his mind?
Imagination is strictly outlawed in Trask-land?
I’m thinking someone’s not going to get their Christmas bonuses.
Thinking someone might get their Christmas...err..."severance package."
CAMERON: Darn that Kenobi!
Ben (as he walks S out the door): "This is not the alien child you are looking for."
How’s he supposed to find his target in a big city if he can’t read the signs?
Well...The DP has a big shiny globe on it, right? And S is being trained to take over the world, right? So, it stands to reason he'd be drawn to it.
Oh dear. Will it immediate start to glow?
Kinda sorta?
Is he going to run to Metropolis, so he can meet a feisty 11-y/o?
Not quite. Never crossed my mind to do that. :p
Clark: Gas can be noble? I always thought it was kinda gross when Trask did that!
Several days, unless they also have cleaning staff.
<points to patrolling guards>
Depends on how deep a grove he dug while running.
Maybe?
Martha’s going to have a fun surprise in the morning.
<wraps Clark in red ribbon with a bow>
Very soon!
Thanks for the feedback, Michael!