I have put some clothes in a bag. We leave in 9 days! I was writing a letter to my Grandma and it came out that I can't wait to take a vacation that is not the Midwest. Maybe something more exotic, like . . . Arizona. Whoa; special.

We have purchased 4 more puzzles and completed 3/4 of one last night while listening to Star Wars IV and V. They don't hold my attention like Lord of the Rings or the Godfather Trilogy. Nick did most of the piecing - he is fast! - and my spirit waned after I saw one piece was missing. Boo. Nick found it on the floor, under a table, this afternoon. I'm back in!