Was I supposed to arrange for care for the dog or the kid?

Well, I've packed but am not brave enough to weigh the suitcase yet. It's not the clothes that are the problem but the stuff; adaptors, camera cards, clotheslines, sunscreens, hats, extra shoes, and the medications. It's #@*% to get old. We have arranged for the 13 year old to be taken to Eugene by the 20 &17 yo brothers. He'll "hang" with the uncle for a few days then enjoy the PICC fest as part of the BACH festival. Then he comes home and the 17 yo goes to band leadership camp in Eugene after the 4th. The 20 yo just works and works. Two at home sounds like a lot less trouble than three. But there is some maternal angst at leaving your children home the fend. If you are staying home and following along with this blog AND you know where I live (most do); keep an eye on the house, please. I invite you to ring the bell if the house is vibrating with noise or there are lots of cars parked outside. I don't expect anything but what is the line about the unexpected? We are reading about Scotland and Ireland and the excitement is building. 4 more days!