Day one of vacation with my family. We are staying in Florida for a couple of nights before our cruise begins on Sunday. Patrick drove me to the airport this morning at 5:00 am in a snow-covered highway. Tonight I’m sitting under a canopy of palm trees. Crazy.

Patrick’s teaching schedule didn’t allow him to go with us on the cruise, so I’m grateful he was willing to get me to the airport so early this morning. I joked that he just wanted to see me there so he knew I’d be leaving the state and giving him a week alone. He admitted that he will enjoy what he referred to as “silence.” I have no idea what he’s talking about.

I’m also grateful to have this time with my family. I’m looking forward to a week of relaxation in the sun.