Yesterday in the hall at school, the science teacher told me just how many hours it was until spring break. I hadn't counted, but I was ready. All I could think of was how much needed done before we were ready to head north.
Jack spent his week doing all the big things - servicing the car, getting a cat door situated in the outbuildings so they could get in to eat without Huxley. He will get fed too, just not cat food. Laundry.
Today, as we packed, I for the first time ever, put my clothes in a bag with Jack's. This may sound silly, but I have never had to share luggage space. I tend to over pack. I am a girl - I like things like razors and extra earrings and one more pair of shoes. This is a problem if you only get half the bag. This was Jack's idea and I went along with it. It didn't help that we were dealing with rain and shine and a 20 degree spread in daytime temps. Turns out, I can manage this. If I wedge a few things in Bell's bag too . . . with a magic kit, next to her stuffed cat and Uno deck, after removing a cardboard box and a Japanese fan.
This time tomorrow, we will be tucking in up there. No Internet. No closet full of toys. Just family.
If you are on break, enjoy it.
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