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Here we go

Another busy weekend as the story goes. We worked through the weekend with our academics as we prepared to take a week off for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
We are traveling with no books other than those used for leisurely reading. I was proud of myself because I managed to fit all of my belongings into one medium-sized suitcase. Usually, I lug one of those giant suitcases with me and have to pay extra money to do so. I figured if I’m going to start dragging the kids across Europe, I’d better start learning how to pack lighter. Discovering travel-size items made a huge difference in my load. Why have I not been doing this before? I transferred my toiletries to these tiny bottles after I applied tea bags to my eyes this morning. Middle age is bringing the additional puffy eyes that I now have to deal with-ugh!
I’m looking forward to a break from the usual routine. We are going to visit with family and friends. Likely will do a great deal of cooking, eating, and spending time in the great outdoors. In between, I’m hoping to hit the gym with family. I did bring some work I need to do such as planning for history and chemistry classes as well as a college prep book-yes, I think that far ahead with my kids. Can’t help it…

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Obtaining passports at the post office

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We spent the afternoon going through the process to obtain passports for the kids. Has anyone else done this?

First of all, Wow!  It’s pricey and don’t forget your checkbook!

Secondly, is this system archaic or what?  I mean, in the tech world that we live in, surely there could be a better way to go about doing this.  I really felt sorry for the postman having to go through the laborious task of filing all  four passports for us.

My big dream is for us to do some traveling overseas during summer break.  We’ll see… I’m not really sure what I’m thinking.  We had a hard enough time keeping them occupied for an hour at the post office!