Thursday, 18 June 2009
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That's A Plenty
By The Pointer Sisters
see relatedThe Look
Do you know someone who can deliver "the look"? It's right there in their eyes, and it speaks volumes without sound. My man has several of these looks depending on the moment, but the one I find amusing and sort of crazed is the one he gives me when I'm packing for a trip. His rainbow colored eyes flash a green blue around the edges when I'm in the groove. I think that's his "organize Lyne's packing," gone wild color.
Now, I start packing and when said bag is ready I put it in the holding area by the front door and one of the kids takes it and puts it by the car. My husband aka The King, has a knack for packing/stacking that has shades of an art form to it. He can fill space with style. He can place a bag, if notified in advance in a strategic location for easy access to it during the trip. I just pack and it shows up where I need it.
The look intensifies as we get down to the last ones, and I have told him, "That's everything," and it's not. After 32 years, he has educated himself to know that even when I've said, "That's it." It's not.
"Okay babe," he says. "It's all out there right?"
"Hm? What?" I say as I grab a cloth bag for a few things I've forgotten. "Yeah. That's it."
"Sooooo, what are you doing?," he says patiently.
Distracted by the "what did I forget to put in this bag?" thoughts going through my mind, I respond with, "What do you mean, what am I doing? What am I doing with what?"
"That stuff you're putting in that bag Lyne?"
"Oh this? It's going too."
"Are you done packing?"
"I'll bring it out."
"Is that going to be it?"
"You mean this bag?" I'm not even hearing myself at this point as I'm still running through my check list in my head.
"Lyne!"
"Sure," I respond. His words have finally caught up with my mind spin.
"Are you sure?"
"I said it was babe." I flash him a toothy smile as I see the flash in his eyes.
"I know what you're saying, but I see you're still looking around and that leads to more bags. You are aware that we're only going to be gone for a weekend?" He leans against the wall, takes a deep breath, and waits for my response.
"You know I like to be prepared. If I don't pack it, I'll need it or the kids will, or even you might..." My voice trails off at this point as I know I'm not making any sense at all.
"Like I said, are you sure this is it? All of it?"
"All of what?," I tease.
He playfully slaps my behind as I try to scoot by him with one more bag. "Get in the car babe," he says, eyes flashing the look.
"This car? Do you have room for me too?"
He has intuitively, intentionally, or just plain logical thinking from living with me for this long, left a perfect hole for the last bag.
From here we take our act out on the road. Happy trails.
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Wishing you a beautiful trip and it's all there, I just know it.... <3
Oh yes, wifey and I both have that look. When she's in a mood, I know simply from the look that it's best for me to keep my distance. In fact, there are a multitude of looks depending on the situation, and I have learned to read each and every one of them. I hope the two of you have a wonderful trip together!
Funny how we develop our little repetitive patterns and mini-dramas... :) I share your personal packing style a bit. But then... I'm also the one who has the knack for fitting everything into the car just right. So I usually get forgiven. ;)
I think the King is trying to disorient you on purpose...I know I tend to get a little excited doing that to the lady...
I think it is so cool he still calls you Babe after all this time.
Aww. These are the reasons I hope to remarry someday.
@guestbrief - This "trip" is everytime we go somewhere.
@AnamcharaConcepts - We've been on a "trip" for 32 years. Loved, and learned "much" about life, the look, and relationships as we've traveled the road together.
@J_P_Savage - So do you stand in front of the trunk and confuse yourself as you organize the packing?
@youandwhosearmy - I think you're absolutely right. I like that quality in him. Keeps me laughing over wanting to wring his neck.
It's all in how you "look" at the "look" he's giving. 
@Bricker59 - I do too, so I call him "Babe" back.
@MySecretLoveAffair - (pats heart and points to you) Marriage is a interesting balance. Art in progress. A sense of humor is advised.
My dad had a look that would make you shake in your shoes. You knew you crossed the line when you got it. You and the King sound so cute together, I can hardly stand it!
@WakeUpLaughing - My dad had many of those looks too. The Kings hands most of those out to Teen Dude these days.
@BianchiStreet - I'm honored. When are you due to arrive and will I have to sign for you in a box? I hope you packed a snack and a pillow for the trip.
@Jaynebug - Always a snack and a pillow! HA! Now wouldn't that be fun???
Doncha love it when they grow to know us as well as we know ourselves???? I liked this story lots!
cute lyne bug...have fun on the trip..or tripped whatever..........
@jacksoncroons - Thank you. I like it when "the look" points out how understanding he's trying to be and I actually notice it.
@rebootie - Thanks. Life is a great big fat trip Boots. Some days we pack, and if we're "present" and "in the moment" we make it fun.
My husband is a great packer/stacker too. A great one! But he does get a bit testy if I ask him to pack and stack what is his opinion is too much. But then the trip proves to use all of which was packed and stacked and I'm quick to point that out upon return. Cause I'm mean like that ;)
@Jaynebug - it sure sounds like you have a great relationship.......:o)
@Jaynebug - i think xanga has been on dink mode more and more lately.................:o)
Reminiscent of life when we all take our trips. But unlike you, I detest packing. OMG! I get a headache every time I have to think about packing. M usually ends up helping me... but the thing about packing the car, its a man thing I think. What goes in first and where the last bag needs to get stuffed, ( a real bag, not me. )
Great post. happy traveling. Be safe.
@ItsWhatEyeKnow - It's good to know your mean strengths. hehehe
@rebootie - (shhh, everyone will want one.)
@rebootie - dink mode? Can you dance to that?
@ZSA_MD - I'm safe, just writing about packing. I'm going to use that"Stuff the last bag, not me" line the next time we pack it up to go.
@Jaynebug - ha ha ha. Sometimes I crack myself up.
awww don't you just love "the look" that you get? I know I do lol
@Jaynebug - i want one......................and no ya cant dance to it...but you can toss yer p.c. out the window,....it helps...try it...........
@no1charmerlondon - I do indeed!