Mom here...

Well, we're all packed. Actually, I packed it up last night, knowing that there would be a few straggling items to put in there tonight. I'm both terribly excited about the trip because I love to travel, and don't get to much - but I'm also nervous, since I'm a mom. Did I pack his long underwear? Does he have enough warm shirts? Should I get just one more snack item??
We'll be flying/traveling for over 12 hours - leaving the Bay Area at 9am, two stops, and won't arrive until after 10:30 at night in the DC area!
We are meeting up with my best friend and her sister and their children. We have some plans for the other days we will be there, but nothing set in stone. I hoping to go to Hershey and see the factory, also Philly and eat a cheesesteak ;). And while In DC, I'd like to see the Smithsonian, as well as the famous monuments. I've never been to that part of our country before!
Most of all, though, I think about being in the crowds of people, witnessing history. I can't wait to feel that high - the optimism, the excitement of a new era, the anticipation of good things to come - all revertebrating through the air. The mom in me whispers "I hope people are nice and don't push and shove" but the person in me says, "Who cares! We''ll be PART of it all!" I'm proud that California will be represented - both with Feinstein leading the charge, and the Boys and Girls Chorus singing for the ceremony. I'll be really happy to see Bush depart, hehe ;)
AAaaaahhh, well, I'm going to try and relax and get some sleep tonight. We have to get up EARLY to go catch the flight.
Now, where did I pack the phone charger; did I remember his gloves?
:)