In Preparation for a Long Summer

Things I'm trying to prepare myself for as we head back to the States in less than two weeks:

totally erratic sleep schedules

my kids...on jet lag

a different bed every weekend

tipping...ugh.

my kids being totally spoiled with attention

long car rides

more jet lag

long flights

long car rides

kids that don't want to ride in car seats

buying gas

living out of suitcases

leaving our daily 80 degree weather for 60s and rain

In spite of these things...we can't wait! Spending time with friends and family and in our "home" country will far outweigh any downsides there might be to not having a home of our own to stay in! And yes, I could write a far longer post about all of the things that I'm looking forward, but I'm homesick enough without going through all of those!