check.

sunscreen? check.
shorts? check.
swimsuit? check.
new sandals? check.
tickets, reservations, itinerary? check.
jack at grandma and grandpas? check.
flight departing on time? check.


hurricane/tropical storm alberto heading directly towards marco island? check. check. and check.

damn.

we made the decision at 10 the night before we were supposed to leave on our stress melting vacation that the threat of the tropical storm/soon to be hurricane alberto was too great to risk... we were only to be at marco island for 3 days, but 3 days of torrential rain, wind and humidity isn't much of a vacation. we can do indoor activities here at home.

though that area of florida needed it- they were in a drought and also had wildfires burning, so in that aspect, it worked out well for them.

and it worked out just fine. we were disappointed, of course, since we were both looking forward to some quality time together, to jump start our tans, and to start our summer off on a great note! oh well. instead, we continued the search for a new house, bought some mulch, got ready for our yard sale this weekend and had a nice steak dinner. not exactly what we were envisioning, but nonetheless okay.

tonight is jack's first night in a big boy bed! well, at least his crib, converted to a toddler bed. so far so good. he thought his new thomas the train pillow was pretty cool.