Our packing began yesterday. I brought up the suitcases for the boys and left them at the top of the stairs without saying anything, and got started doing my own packing. Daniel took it upon himself to get started with his packing, since he is a veteran international traveler after all.
He later announced that he was all ready, and had the suitcase standing by the stairs again. He seemed a bit concerned that I wanted to take a quick look to make sure he didn't miss anything. The zipper strained at being opened, and immediately a mound of stuffed animals burst forth like a jack-in-the-box. We both jumped with surprise at the force with which they came flying out. Yes, the guy who thought it was a good idea to squeeze a dozen stuffed animals into a suitcase was also surprised somehow.
There were only stuffed animals packed. He was fully prepared to stay in the clothes he wears on the plane for five weeks in exchange for having the opportunity to play with Lambert and Snuggle Puppy. I have also been informed that Cotton Candy Bear has always, always wanted to see Italy. What kind of a mean dad can deny him this chance of a lifetime!?
Cotton Candy Bear pondering how much time he wasted learning Italian phrases if that mean guy won't let him fulfill his lifelong dream of going on the trip. "What a big jerk!"
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