In 24 hours, I'll have Lili in my arms. Or should I say my mom and I will be fighting over who has her in their arms?! We leave tonight from our house around midnight, the flight leaves Ohare at 3:15am, and we get into Guatemala at 6:30am local time. I didn't sleep well last night because I was so excited and my mind was racing thinking about the stuff I still need to pack, etc. We're pretty much packed, although the pack 'n play and stroller situation still have not been resolved. I'm trying to take down lots of baby supplies that our foster family could use, including a bouncy seat, boppy pillow, activity gym, stroller, pack 'n play, and clothes, toys and bottles. We've fit almost everything into existing luggage, but can't figure out how to transport the pack'n play or stroller. We thought a travelling golf bag would work, but it's 3 inches larger than allowed by the airlines. So, we're scrambling to figure something out. If we can't fit them into a "bag", I'll have to buy new ones when we get to Guatemala.
As excited as I am, I'm really kind of sad about leaving Moses and Max. Max is very upset about the fact that he's not going with us. We've told him what's going on, but have tried not to mention it over the last couple of days since it just causes a meltdown. Additionally, I'm feeling guilty about Moses not being able to go. He swears that he's happy I'm going to see Lili, and that my mom is able to go with. I know he means it, but I still feel badly that he can't see Lili and that he's gonna have his hands full taking care of Max while I'm gone. A small consolation is that we are trying to plan another trip to visit Lili in May (again, just myself, Moses and Max). I'm hopeful that will be our last trip before we pick her up to come home!
So, I may not be able to check in from Guatemala.... but please say some prayers that mom and I have a safe trip, a nice visit with Lili and that Moses and Max do well with their boys' weekend!
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