Vacation Brain

Have you ever "checked out" of the mundane things or everyday life a few days before a vacation? I do this a lot. Over the weekend, I wrote three papers that are not due for a few more days; this affords me the luxury of allowing my brain to start its Thanksgiving vacation a little early. I stress out before vacations--remember to pay this bill, don't forget to pack that. Tonight, I need to start the task of packing. I haven't gone on a vacation (besides a couple days at Disney) with my children in a few years. Now that they are teenagers, I should trust them to pack their own suitcases...but I don't. If left to their own devices, they would pack a bathing suit and little else. I have already prepared them for the requirement of wearing at least a polo shirt for dinner. I don't do well with people showing up for dinner in tank tops and cut-offs. I think it is important for children to know that there are times when dressing up is important.

We are leaving in two days, and I cannot wait for the Mickey Mouse ice cream bars!!!