Older Boy is getting stressed out about our weekend trip to Illinois. He really struggled tonight. He cried and yelled and yelled and cried on three separate occasions. I finally convinced him he should go to bed at 8:15pm.

Younger Boy is pretty much ready to go...I think.

Both boys worked on "packing" the things they wanted to take. We have a lot of "stuff" and not many clothes going with us. I think I will supplement their bags with some extra things in mine.

I am looking forward to seeing my sister and her family. It is such a blessing that her kids are the perfect age to hang out with the boys. The first time they got together Younger Boy and Middle Nephew J became fast friends.

Prayers for safe travel tomorrow and a great weekend with family.