getting ready...

this saturday drew and i are leaving to take 8 of my teens to kentucky for a spring break service trip. i'm very nervous and apprehensive about leaving max. i know he'll be surrounded by family and be well taken care of, but i can't help but worry about it. 8 days is a long time...especially for such a little guy. what will we miss? will we be causing psychological damage by "abandoning" him for this long? will he even know who we are when we get back?

now i know these are silly questions, but i can't keep them from swirling around in my mind.

i have spent the last few night doing laundry, getting the house in order for our dog/house sitters, and getting packed. this is just the start of max's belongings.

add to this pile his carseat, stroller, travel highchair, pack 'n play, food supplies, and toys...it's gonna take a u-haul to get all of this stuff to my mom's house!!!