"Hold the Mail"

I just got back from an impromptu 7 days out of town. I started out to Virginia Beach to see my folks for one maybe two nights. I shot out of town with the kids and not even a car potty, since the drive is only 2 1/2 hours. They napped, so it was no big deal. The next day, however, I got a call from my husband who is working in Pittsburgh. He went into the hospital. So, instead of returning home to check the mail and feed the cats before going to Pittsburgh, I just shoved the girls into the car and we headed staight from Virginia Beach on an eight hour road trip, woefully un-prepared.

Luckily, I packed my computer. So, having a wireless DSL card, I found some videos online for the kiddies to watch. (I always have an inverter in the car, so I can plug in my computer.) That helped. And somehow we made it without too much fussing.

When we got there, I realized I was in for more that a one-night visit to a husband in the ER. He was going to be there all weekend. At least. So, I called a friend to dump more dry food for the cats (they are pretty independent, thanks to that cat door). Then I went to usps.com where you can electronically request the post office to hold your mail. Now that is handy, and something everyone should know. If you are ever suddenly out of town for over three days, you can make this online request and it saves you getting a neighbor to come out daily and empty your mailbox.

Luckily, I am back home now, with all my junk mail delivered in one lump sum. Husband is doing fine and back at work in Pittsburgh. Now I have to concentrate on packing for the big move...