Leaving on a jet plane

We're leaving early Wednesday morning to visit the Grandparents and extended family in Wisconsin, and this morning I pulled out the suitcases to start the packing process since I will be working late hours Monday and Tuesday.

How can I help? Anika asked.

Here, make a list, I said, of things you want to bring.

She brought me back two lists.

I especially enjoy her spelling of the word iPad.

Also, when packing up clothes today, I had to get rid of 50 percent of Roman's clothes and nearly 90 percent of what is currently in Reni's closet, as it no longer fits. Jeez, they grow fast, especially since they're mostly living off popsicles and Nutella these days.