The iPhone alarm went wild at 6:03 am this morning. When I jumped out of bed, I noticed the shower was running, and sure enough, Miss Bright Eyes And Bushy Tailed was already getting ready to go!
While she was showering, I arranged her eight steamer trunks by the door, making her packing easier. The two trunks used for shoes were already packed to the top. The other six steamer trunks were partially full, and she laid out the contents on top.
The other alphabetically color-coordinated suitcases were ready to receive her clothes.
She is so lovely to me! She ironed my Ralphs Market paper sack and reinforced the paper handles with scotch tape so it would not fall open on the way to the plane.
The kids, God bless them, came to say goodbye and make sure we could carry our baggage to the car. The moving van arrived just before the kids, or they would have panicked and driven off into the sunset.
The drive was uneventful, a mere 45 minutes.