We've been superbusy again (okay, like normal) getting Ethan ready for his trip to Jamaica. There were new shoes, swimming trunks (he needed 3 pair), a money belt, snorkeling gear, etc. to buy and pack. He was really careful and was able to make it all fit into a carry on bag. I was glad. It will make his travelling life easier. He flew out on American Airlines early this morning. We got ready last night and left at 5:00 this morning so that we could get him on his way and get to work on time.
The people at the airport were great. It was a little easier sending Ethan off than sending off Ellie. Maybe because he is older, maybe because we had practice with Ellie and her trip to California. We went through the lines quickly. There was even are really kind woman (who I am sure is a mother) traveling through the security area who helped him. We could not go in so we stood outside of the ropes and watched him navigate through the security check. He had to take off his shoes, empty his bag, pull out his medications, toiletries, etc. He got through just find, but his chrome bag did not. He got the "special treatment". He must have forgotten the tiny pocket knife he had in one of the pockets. Thankfully a security officer was willing to bring it over to us instead of throwing it away. We watched him walk down the concourse and we headed out.
He flies to Miami and meets Uncle Doug there this afternoon. He has a few hours to hang out there and exchange US dollar for Jamaican money. (It turns out that nearly all of the bank-type businesses will be closed until Tuesday in observance of Easter.) He and Doug will arrive in Kingston in the early evening. It was exciting to make this possible for him. I wish we could have all gone with him. What a lucky boy he is.
Ellie did not seem to mind not going on the trip. She has had her fling already. Beside, tonight is the first ever lock-in sleep over at her school. She is totally excited. She has wanted one of these for years. She and her friends organized this one. I hope it goes well. I hope we all get some sleep.
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