Cheerio Mate

TRAVEL day is here!  I didn't think I could say 'hello' today, but hubby is getting a haircut and youngest is asleep.

Here's the what's what ...

Still no monthly friend.  Due to come as we board (no exaggeration - I should get it this evening). Ugh.  Mother Nature loves a quick jab here and there.  24 hours earlier and all would be well.

Packed and ready.  I can't stand packing (don't mind unpacking at all).  I'm actually getting good at packing for Europe in the spring.  3 black shirts, 2 white summer sweaters, 3 skirts, 2 workout outfits, 2 pairs of flip-flops, my runnings shoes, one travel purse and one travel backpack.  Done.  Detergent to wash stuff in the sink. (Although, this time we have washer/dryers in the units.)

I'm feeling sad for our little man, Duke.  He's going to a daycare in a home of a fellow foster and I know he'll be well cared for and loved ... BUT he won't understand we are coming back.  That kind of breaks my heart.  He's been moved around every month to 2 months lately and this is right on schedule.  UGH.  My big guy knows the routine and has a great time with his second family when we're gone!

My nails look FANTASTIC!  The owner selected a tech for me and I'm happy.  I got an American (french with a softer white).  I love everything except the price.  $64 - not even kidding.  I about fell over!  But this is a good option for travel or special occasions.  She said if I file them, I might get it to last a month - since the base is sheer.  That feels a bit better.

Something called Winks came in the mail yesterday.  It's a chewable melatonin.  It was recommended by an Instagram "influencer" and got good reviews.  I don't want to take something stronger for tonight, but this might help me sleep a little.  Flying Delta One again.  Surprising youngest with his graduation upgrade when we leave for the airport.  I love a surprise!!

I messaged an old friend from England yesterday.  This was my second family in grade school.  They moved back to England when I started middle school and I visited for an entire summer - so fun!  Anyway, they had the best candy that I always pigged out on when they brought it back from home.  I thought it would be fun to try again and see if it holds up in my memory, but I never knew what it was called.  They all remembered my love (aka pigging out) of this candy - clotted cream fudge.  You can get it in a drugstore in a box with "some pretty outdoor picture."  Ha - who knew.  I'll be on the hunt for it!

London first.  Paris to follow.  Later gators.