There was laundry to be done, boxes to look through and containers to fill.
After 3 hours of what seemed to be very exhausting work, she is mostly ready to go! Our large red suitcase has been sitting in my closet for about 3 years filled with clothes I can't fit anymore.
There is something way wrong with the previous statement. First, we don't go anywhere long enough to take more than a carry on. Second, why do I still have these clothes??
The smallest/favorite backpack has been missing. I've needed it my last 2 trips and couldn't find it. After much searching in the storage closet it was found. Again....why do I have all this stuff??
I do love looking through bags that have been traveled with. Inside the backpack was a crumpled up plane ticket, hand sanitizer, lip gloss, and coin purse. Once the ticket was smoothed out I could make out the details, ah, very fond memories!
We sat on her bedroom floor folding clothes. Agreeing, disagreeing, and agreeing again on what she should take. Who's mom takes the time to remove facial creams and hair products from the original bottle with chopsticks and put in 3oz bottles? Naysia's mom. We followed the 'suggested item' list provided by KECLA. We still need to pack some minor items like batteries, a notebook and an umbrella.
This is really happening. It's still hard for me to believe the fact that she's going. She still, for the most part, remains cool.
We wrapped up our night at Reid Park with great conversation, reflection on summers past, a light jog, and several laughs.
Sure at this point I've been awake--and crazy busy--for 20 hours, but I wouldn't trade this day for all the tea in China.
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