Well, here it is, June 12, 2003. One month to the day until our trip. The seniors finally graduate next week, and summer vacation starts for the rest of the kids. And what do I get in my email today? A little note from American Airlines telling me that my flight information has been changed.
It was early, and pre-coffee, so I didn't think much of it. But when I came to my senses, I needed to check, because we're traveling with my two kids and two teens from the program (who had booked a different flight). I check, and find that the nice reservation people put my family in 3 different rows. Mind you, with a 2 year old and a 12 year old. Ummm, no. Now we're in at least the same row, although there is some poor sap sitting right between us. With any luck, he or she will move. And it turns out that the boys are now on the same flight with us, so if there are bowling ball issues, we can claim the luggage as ours to keep anyone from paying too much.
The rental SUV will no doubt be a squeeze from Chicago, but we'll make it work. A friend just bought the same Explorer we're renting, so I'm envisioning my son sitting on top of a bunch of luggage in the third row. One long drive through Illinois, and then crossing the river into St. Louis. I think I'm finally getting excited.
We've planned and worked together on this trip to Junior Gold, and it's finally nearing a reality. I can't wait.
Posted by Angel Zobel-Rodriguez at June 12, 2003 06:22 PM