I’m signing off for a week. As I wrote about yesterday, we’re headed to the land of “hup-twos” and about-faces. Where the rifles and yarns are spun. Where the Amish are plenteous and the kids rowdy.

From my post last year at this time, please remember:

And, finally, if you’re a burglar looking for a big heist, look no further. We’ve got quite a bounty for you here:

• Trash cans full of dirty diapers
• Sippy cups of various styles
• Dog bones
• All kinds of toys for little boys, most of which were given to us… many of which Nana has given our kids from McDonald’s happy meals
• Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (you could load up!)
• Dust bunnies
• Balls of dog hair in the basement
• Loads of laundry, both clean and not

So, go ahead and break in. We’ll only notice if you clean up. And don’t mind the bazillion police officer friends Nate has stopping by various times throughout the day. They may look mean in their black uniforms, but most of them are only trained in various forms of physical tactics and in firearms… They’re actually nice guys. Have at ‘em. My money’s on the good guys.

See you in a week!