Oh my. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed today. Actually strike that...I am feeling A LOT overwhelmed. We leave tomorrow for our trip to Ohio and I am trying to pack up all the gear that the boys and I are going to need as well as get to work early today for a presentation we had to make and, because I am a masochist, I decided to take advantage of the fact the dogs are away and get my carpets cleaned today on top of it all. So I was up until midnight last night doing laundry and starting the packing process and then up early to finish moving furniture so the cleaners could come in and do their magic. Ken is in Singapore until Saturday so it will just be the boys and I and bless her, Emily is coming along on the plane to help out since her Grandma ironically happens to also live in Ohio. The last time Liam and I flew solo I ended up needing and having back surgery...so I am less than thrilled with the thought of hauling everything around.
I forgot how much stuff kids need! I dread hauling two (possibly three?!) suitcases, two big car seats, a stroller, a diaper bag, Liam's cary-on bag and backpack (and whatever Emily brings!!) on the airport shuttle and then through the airport. Once we can drop off the big stuff at checkin it will be better. I am making Liam cary his own backpack and suitcase which will leave my arms free. Ugh. What was I thinking??? WHY did I think it was a good idea to do this while Ken was away???
Suddenly Sawyer has developed an aversion to taking a morning nap. I know my baby boy and I GUARANTEE he will NOT nap on the plane. He will be fidgety and restless because he is very cognizant of anything new and he hates to sit still (and no, I have no idea where he gets THAT from!). Holding him lately is like trying to hold onto a bag of snakes. Liam will do fine--he will be loaded up with books, toys, snacks and art supplies.
Ugh. It will be good once we get there. I just have to remember that over and over as we set out for a full day of traveling. Pray for us...
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