Packing

The girls and I are leaving tomorrow to spend a week, or so, with my parents. They live 8 hours away. We've made this trip so many times, and yet each time I face this 8 hour trec in the car, with two adorable children, who become less adorable each hour spent in the car, I get anxious. I'm not anxious about being gone, I'm not anxious about whether Dave will remember to feed our two cats, and water the plants (by the way, Dave...feed the cats, and water the plants!)...I think the anxiety always comes from whether I remembered to pack everything we'll need. I remembered a dress for Sunday, but do I have pantyhose??..."for crying out loud, do I have pantyhose??!!" I packed socks...but did I remember shirts...I packed clothes for warm weather, but what if it's cold the entire time??? But, I can honestly say, that in all these trips, I have never forgotten to pack my make-up or blow dryer! And we are all thankful. ha!! As I sit here and type this, my mind is going over the list of things I need to bring. Snacks for the car, toys for the car, music for the car, underwear, socks, shoes, sanity???...I NEVER seem to bring enough sanity with me for the car ride. Well, the little bit of sanity I do have, will have to suffice for now. It's going to be a great ride tomorrow...I can just feel it.