Well. That's it. Our last weekend in the United States. Tomorrow we leave this great hotel and drive to Atlanta. On Tuesday, we turn in my van for shipment and that evening, board a plane to Italy. I am holding it together, but just barely. By this time next week, I'll be on another continent.
It's been such a wonderful vacation. Almost too wonderful, because it's made it even harder for me to leave. I keep reminding myself that the kids and I are coming back to Florida next summer. If I focus on getting through until next summer, instead of the next 3 years, I can maybe stave off the crazy panic that's right under my skin. Sigh...I wish I wasn't such a mental case about this.
But anyway. I'll be fine. It's just the getting over there that is rough. We decided that we couldn't risk the heat restrictions trying to fly the dog as checked baggage. In order to ensure that she doesn't get left behind, we are going to carry her on with us. She jusssst barely fits into the carrier that meets the size restrictions and I'm sure she's not going to be pleased at being crammed in there for so many hours. But at least she'll be with us.
I'm not good at goodbyes, but goodbye, Florida. I'll miss you. Thanks for the shopping and the beaches and the friends and the pedicures. My toes look awesome. See you next year.
I hope you have a safe and relatively stress-free trip!
Posted by: Jenn | June 28, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Safe travels.
Posted by: Holly S. | June 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Prayers that the trip goes well for Man and Animal. Be well.
Posted by: Chris | June 29, 2009 at 07:12 AM
I didn't cry when you left....I didn't cry for days....till now. And here it is that I had just gotten used to calling you and knowing you were five minutes away....and now I realize just how far away you are...and now, now I am crying.
I miss you so much. It was the best time with you ever. I can't wait till next summer.
I love you best friend. Be safe and enjoy.
Posted by: Valerie Cagle | July 02, 2009 at 03:08 PM