So it's T-minus 30 days, and we are full of emotions about our trip around the world. Some (of the maternal variety) can hardly sleep we are so excited! Checklists and guidebooks haunt my dreams. Tripadvisor forums call me by name. This is my dream come true.
Some (of the paternal variety) are anticipating this trip with eagerness as well. Kerry will be footloose and fancy free come January 1, and he's looking forward to family fun for four months. He thinks of things I don't: setting up international cell phone plans, calling credit card companies, and getting a plumber to come out before we leave. I'm grateful for his attention to detail and enthusiasm for adventure.
Some (of the curly blond variety) are excited but unsure of what to expect. After all, four months is a long time, and they have neighbors and friends they will miss terribly. What if Snowmaggedon happens while we're gone?! But... the ship has a ping pong table, and that is about all Austin needed to hear. He's got his game on, and he's ready to play. Charlie is looking forward to the famed "Taco Night" and the sport court on deck.
We will be gone January 5 to May 4. While we aren't entirely sure how this blogging thing will work at sea, we hope to update our adventures on this blog from time to time. If you would like to follow our journey, feel free to sign up. Until then, the packing list calls...
Michelle! If one of your kids backs out, pick me! pick me! I am so excited to read all about your adventures. When you get back you need to plan an Alabama trip so we can hear all about it. Hope y'all are well! Love from Guntersville (well, Birmingham if we're being specific!)--Martha
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord shower all of your with His blessings -- including safe travel.
ReplyDeleteAre your children keeping a journal during this trip? They should! **wink**