We Will Rock You

One of the things that I love most about our little family is the ability to get down to business in crunch times and get things done.  Well, Lilah isnt old enough to help yet, but she does seem to have a sense of when we really need her to chillax allowing us some time to attack our to do list.  With the trip less than three weeks away, we have officially kicked into high gear with respect to planning and preparations for  and are moving forward with surprising speed for a family with a 9 month old and a needy dog who is going to be heartbroken when he realizes that there is no suitcase packed for him. 

With the increased clarity on all the things that need to be accomplished before November 5th,  I am less stressed out that I was before.  Rather than feeling like an impossible mishmash of details to sort out is hanging over me, what I see now it is a straight forward list of tasks that we can put our heads together to divide and conquer.  Ensure adequate supply of perscription and otc meds, check!  Acquire frame pack for L-Bean, check! Call insurance company to inform them that Rene (swap partner) will be driving the car, check!

Truly, I am so excited about this little adventure we are embarking on.  I dont think Ive even been away from home for 3 weeks, let alone almost 2 months and I think it will be a time of personal growth for me, a Virgo, who usually needs to be well grounded to feel comfortable.  Happily Chris' air provides nice offset to my earth so if we can balance my inherent desire to stay in our house in Grenoble the entire time with Chris' desire to be on the road the entire time, a good time should be had by all.

For now, its keep our heads down and keep checking off that list with Baby's First Halloween thrown in there for some laughs.

L-Bean in her new chariot with Daddy.  They are twins!!