Suitcase

Herself speaks.

We are preparing for Offspring the Third to go back to his college town. Tiny Dog is helping with the suitcase packing.

I have very, very mixed feelings about this. I know it's important for him to have his independence and his routines and his schooling back in a semblance of order. I am optimistic that Offspring the Third will do well with social distancing and regular mask-wearing and other protective measures. I am much less optimistic that other students will do so. Those who flout the rules, will be putting him at risk, and I am anticipatorily angry at them for doing so. 

Help keep him safe. He's all grown up, but he is still my child.