I started this post on Sunday but had to finish today.
Today is Sunday, a day of rest. But not if you are leaving for two weeks the next day and you are the anxious Daria.
Today I cleaned the whole house, dusted, vacuumed, mopped; bathrooms, toilet bowls, sinks, surfaces. I even wiped the base boards. Lots of nervous energy here!
T worked all day on the new stairs in the back. The kids oscillated between outside and TV. I oscillated between packing, cleaning, and worrying.
At our destination the temps will be in the 90s!
My carry-on: five dresses, three tops, three pairs of shorts. One pair of sneakers (will wear on the plane), one pair of sandals and one pair of flip-flops. A sun hat, a hiking hat. I still feel like 5 dresses is way too many. May take one or two out.
Makeup and toiletries: one mascara, one lipstick, one eye concealer. And of course, medicine, toothbrush, face lotion, toothpaste. Italy (and Europe in general) have amazing makeup and skin care at their good old pharmacies. Example: their sunscreen is light years ahead of ours in terms of active ingredients. So I plan on purchasing some sunscreen and maybe a few skin care items.
The kids packed 5 outfits each. By “outfit” I mean, a top and a bottom. We also packed arm floaties (deflated), sunglasses, and one small bag of toys. One small book each (to read before bed). iPads, headphones and chargers are in kids’ carryons.
We always bring snacks on the plane for a variety of reasons. I don’t want to purchase super expensive snacks from the airline, snacks help them pass the time (mouths occupied, hands occupied), and they usually won’t eat airplane food. We went to Target and each kid selected what they want to eat (beware, lots of sugar but oh well). Popcorn, Nutella sticks, Doritos, a Kinder egg, gushers, and a granola bar. So, not terrible. I could bring fruit but last time a banana somehow exploded in my carryon so…no more.
I usually don’t enjoy airplane food either, so T and I got some beef jerky, dry sausage links, and some chips.
This morning I am going to yoga to center myself before this trip. And then wheels up in the afternoon. Whew, see you on the other side!
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