Okay this is probably the least interesting and most unattractive photo I've had on this blog. Bear with me.
My child, my BABY is traveling out of the country today for a two week vacation in Portugal.
This is what he has packed (well minus the suitcase part) to take with him on his two week trip. Out of the country. You could fit that in a brown paper lunch bag. And have room for a couple of Twinkies and a bag of chips.
I suggested perhaps he might like to take a few more shirts, an extra pair of shoes. Or how about socks (to which he hopped into his car and drove over to Wal-Mart to buy clean ones. Easier than running a load of laundry at this stage of packing)?
At what point does it not actually physically hurt to have your children out of earshot? Said child is the same age I was when I got married but he is a boy and cannot be expected to understand all the dangers and pitfalls of international travel.
If you need me I'll be the quivering lump of nerves over in the corner for the next two weeks until he is back in my clutches.
Aw, he’ll be fine. I know how hard it is to let go. Don’t worry, Andrea.
Besides, I heard that they sell shoes and shirts in Portugal. And his friends will be with him. My only worry is that he’ll get sunburned.
Will he have international cellphone service? Maybe he can call or text you to let you know he’s safe and sound. Are you on Twitter?
My son was in Afghanistan for 4 months the summer of 2002 with the Air Force. I refer to it as “The Summer of No Sleep”! It’s awfully hard to have them somewhere far and not be able to get to them quickly if there is a problem. Good luck with your 2 weeks of no sleep.
I’m impressed that he folded his clothes! My boys would have simply wadded them up and stuffed them in a duffle bag… hang in there, you’ve obviously done something right.
They sure don’t make letting go easy, do they?