The Difference

Preparations for an international journey, pre-kids: Manicure and blowout. Small backpack for clothes and makeup and a handbag containing passport, hand cream, lipstick, iPod, phone, and book.

Preparations for an international journey, with kids: Multiple trips to Target for plane activities; an alarming accumulation of princess-themed misc. Huge suitcase. Medium suitcase. Diaper bag. Carry-on containing multiple changes of clothes for vomit-related quick-changes.

Still, the excitement builds…We leave tomorrow at the crack of dawn.