I can hardly believe how quickly time is passing! It feels like we have been waiting for this trip for an eternity and now, suddenly, it is almost time to get on the road. We are all getting very excited, but somehow, it still seems kind of impossible that our plans are real and that we are actually going on this adventure!
The children are counting down their last days of school. Riley has 16 more, but due to a vocal competition on Feb 25th, Braedon only has 15 (his brother, of course, thinks this is highly unfair!). They, too, seem a little unwilling to believe that we will soon experience all of the things that we have planned together and as the days get closer seem to be realizing that as exciting as our time away will be, it means leaving their home and friends behind for longer than they ever have before. We keep telling them that even the best adventurers get nervous every time they try something new and that this trip will provide us will stories to tell for many years to come.
The most challenging thing right now seems to be the packing. As our family can attest, I have been the Packing Police for months. Our thinking has been, the less we have, the less mess we make at each stop along the way, and the less set-up and tear-down time needed each time we move from place to place. In theory, this is a good plan, but when you take 5 years to plan a trip, the list of items you think you can’t live without grows exponentially! So far, we are doing pretty well. That is not to say that they aren’t piles all over the house waiting to be loaded into the trailer and the van, but at least they are small piles! The boys have each been given a small Rubbermaid bin for their Personal Items and are struggling to decide what they want to bring and what they can leave at home. I think they are actually enjoying the challenge.
This weekend is the last one at home before we make the trek to the Farm to pick up the trailer. I think once it lands in the driveway and we actually start loading up, this whole thing will become more real. I feel a bit like Dorothy…I’m still in Kansas, but the tornado is on it’s way and Oz is looking really good!
Tammy
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Tammy when you first started planning your trip it seemed like such a long time away now it is almost time to go, suddenly I realize that you will be away and we will miss you! I am so happy for you, it will be a wonderful adventure Arne and I are pretty excited that we get to meet you and spend a few weeks with you on your journey! Thank goodness for the computer, text message and phones because we will share your journey with you! I pray that God will keep you safe that your trip will be all that you are hoping for and more our prayers go with you. much love, mum and Arne
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's almost time for you to go. It's going to be incredible! Brooklyn and I are really excited to be meeting you along the way. Jordan and Mark can't wait to get on the slopes of Colorado with you. I found this quote and it seemed like a good one for 4exploring to start the journey with,
ReplyDelete“Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be...Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you'll live as you've never lived before.”
Love Tanya
Have a great trip and we will miss you lots. Hope you are safe out of snow country by now.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all of you.
Love Mom and Dad
Tammy and Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous. Looks like you guys are having a wonderful time. It's snowing here (April 9th).
Take care...
Jim S.