I started this post last night but was too busy packing and getting a few work-related things done.  

So, I decided on these projects to take with me on our trip (bear in mind that we’ll be in Wisconsin for 8 weeks).

Bears!  Two pairs of vanilla socks:

And Magic Coffee Baby hats for the flight: 
I even pared down my notions from a cumbersome box to a small bag: 

 And I finished a bear to take along and drop off in Minneapolis. Did I mention that I’ll get to attend a Mother Bear meet-up that sees hearts on the Bears before they get sent to Africa? I’m super excited about that.  

Now wish me luck as I take my first solo flight alone with my two kids!