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Just a few more weeks!

      On our board in the kitchen about what we eat each week, we have included a daily-updated countdown for this year's big trip to the United States. It's getting surprisingly close, and all of us (especially Mama) are spending an increasing amount of time planning. Just a little while ago I wrote a three-page Google Doc on games to play in the car for Miriam. And I have only seventeen days of school left before the end of my school year!
      Before the real trip kicks off with a nine-hour car drive (the longest drive of the trip), we're flying over to Cuba with some friends. A few days of relaxing in a pool with a bar at the center before driving to... Kentucky, I believe. We plan to head south awhile until we get to Florida
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  1. BethieJH13 January 2019 at 14:46

    I can't even imagine how excited you all must be!!! Great post Lucy :)

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    1. Lucy Szerminski31 January 2019 at 07:36

      Did I actually forget to finish the last sentence???!!!!

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  2. Unknown1 February 2019 at 12:57

    This sounds like the adventure of a lifetime! I am thrilled you have this chance to see other countries as well as bond with your family. We will certainly miss you here at school.

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