So, here I am, the night before Brigid and I depart for Maryland. We are planning on leaving very early tomorrow morning (I hope this means before it is light out), and driving to Dallas the first day. The second day, we will drive to Alabama and the Unclaimed Luggage Store. The third day, we will go to the store, and then drive to Silver Spring. Should be interesting.

In the last two days, I have been collecting Mother of the Year points like mad. I have had to attend two "patriotic programs" -- one for Elias and one for Benjamin. I even stayed awake for the entire thing. Both times. I hate these things.