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Spare Clothes

There are at least two if not many more universal truths known to all mothers. The first, is that while no child can hear the words “please go get dressed” even when shouted directly into their eardrum they can always hear any mother unwrap any item of food at any decibel and from any distance. The second and equally important truth is that whoever you don’t pack the spare clothes for is going to need them. Any guesses as to who didn’t pack herself a spare shirt? As we set out on the rental car bus yesterday to begin our journey home from vacation, I turned to my husband who would not be making the trip back with me and my three kids and said something like, “It’s no problem.” “Really. I’ve got this.” At which point God, overhearing this exchange, literally laughed out loud, put on his favorite footy pajamas, poured himself a drink, and I imagine said something like, “Well, this ought to be a good show.” Was it the two hour delay that turned into a four hour delay or