The Gym

This morning I got everyone out the door and headed to the gym for another zumba class. I also joined the gym for 3 months so I can take unlimited classes and gym use now that my knee seems better. After returning home I returned to the mall for another errand-or the continuation of yesterdays errand. Then I returned home and before I knew it Danya and Jordy were home from school as they are getting out early each day this week. I settled them in with lunch and went to get Nadav. Jordy went to Moshe S. to kill the afternoon. Danya wasn't feeling good so we just hung out the rest of the afternoon. We ate Shabbat leftovers for dinner-not everyone was thrilled about the dinner choice. Then I went to my last water aerobics class as I am now a member of the gym-I had to choose one. I really did enjoy the water aerobics in the end and would like to do it again in the future.

Sick House

Friday morning was a busy one. Danya announced that her ear hurt her a little in the morning. I gave her some Tylenol and figured if it was really bothering her we would take her to the doctor later or Sunday. We got the kids out and I began the Shabbat cooking and laundry. Then Josh and I headed out to an azkarah(memorial) for Gavriel Kleiman who passed away a year ago. It was a very sad service and I think it hit Josh and myself harder as we were not around for the funeral or the shiva. I am amazed at the strength of his parents and brothers. After that we headed to Beit Shemesh to show someone our car-which is still for sale in case you wanted to buy a 2005 Ford Focus. The woman seemed very interested but is buying for her son who is coming on Aliyah in a few weeks and he wants to see it first. We headed home and continued the laundry and cooking. Josh took Danya, Jordy and Nadav to the pool while I continued with the cooking and cleaning. Eventually we made it to Shabbat. Zev Brodsky was joining us for meals as his parents were away for Shabbat.
Shabbat morning I woke up to sounds of Danya crying that she had thrown up. Josh headed out to shul while Danya spent the morning in her bed and in the bathroom throwing up. I went to take Nadav to shul for a few minutes as we were invited to a Bar Mitzvah/kiddush. Problem was that Nadav's shoes were in the car from the pool outing on Friday. So I carried him to shul-good thing it was at the shul across the street. I came home and sent Jordy to the kiddush. Eventually Zev came and we ate lunch. I then started to not feel so good so I headed to bed. Josh came up after putting Nadav to bed announcing that he also didn't feel good. I got Jordy into bed and got Danya to eat and drink something and got her to bed and thankfully Josh and I were able to sleep too.
This morning I got Nadav up and out. Then I was about to drive Jordy to school(he didn't want to walk without Danya) and Danya woke up saying she felt all better and wanted to go to school. She quickly got dressed and I drove them both to school. I happily canceled the doctors appointment I had made last night for Danya and I crawled back into bed. I woke up a few hours later and decided I needed to get out of bed. I had a few errands I had to run in the Modiin mall so I headed out. I was moving a little slowly but I got it all done. I came home and soon I needed to pick up Nadav. Jordy came home early from school as it is the last week and school is ending early every day this week. Danya went to the Balsam's for a few hours until her school night activity(or Erev Kitah). Jordy invited Yehousha over for a play date and Moshe joined in later. After all the friends left Jordy and Nadav had dinner. Danya returned shortly after and also ate. We got the kids into bed and Josh and I went across the street for the Bar Mitzvah party.

Gas Masks

This morning Nadav was up early. We all got up and out of the house on time. After I returned home I began my challah baking interspersed with my closet cleaning. Once the challah was set to rise I headed out to Shoham to pick up our gas masks. We never received any and a few months after our arrival there were notices everywhere that the country was collecting everyone's gas masks and would be updating them and redistributing them in a few years. So a week or so ago we got a notice that we need to get them. Some neighborhoods are getting home delivery or post office delivery however we were not. So one family member has to go with their id to pick up the family's masks. I was very impressed with how organized it was and how fast it was. I didn't wait more than 10 minutes and everything was done by computer and scanner. In a few minutes I had 4 masks and 1 baby tent. Hopefully we will never need to open them but it was an experience(also entertaining to listen to the Israeli guy bicker with the guy distributing the masks and his instructions to not open the box unless instructed to do so). I came home and completed round 1 of challah baking. I went to get Nadav and Danya came home. Nadav and I took Danya to Modiin to get her earring holes checked-all is well. Then we went to kiryat sefer to pick up her new glasses which are very cute. I'll take a picture soon. We picked Jordy up from Moshe S.'s house and I made dinner. While the kids ate I started round 2 of challah. After dinner Nadav went to bed and Jordy and Danya were playing in the attic. Jordy was not so happy about having to go to bed but we got him there eventually. Danya headed to bed soon after. I finished round 2 of challah and now to bed.

Zumba

This morning the weather returned to normal and it was beautiful out. After walking I came home for breakfast and cleaned the kitchen. I then spent a while cleaning out the closet and reorganizing. Danya got out of school early today although I have no idea why. We ate lunch and I picked Nadav up from gan. Nadav had a rough morning in gan and was crying when I picked him up. We picked Jordy up who reported that he "hates" Moshe as he called him a tattle tale. Just another day. We got home and Nadav fell off a chair in the kitchen flat on his face. He was fine but he just wasn't having a good day. I then dropped Jordy off at a friends house and then took Danya to dance class. Then an hour later picked Danya up and she and Nadav began dinner. About 45 minutes later I picked Jordy up from his friends and dropped him off at home. I then took Danya to the eye doctor. She needs new glasses which she was thrilled about. Then the eye doctor showed her about 700 pairs to choose from and I was then regretting my decision to leave my book at home as it took her a while to choose. We eventually made it home. Nadav and Jordy went to sleep and then I headed out to try a new aerobic class at the new gym called Zumba-yes, I am aware that it isn't new everywhere but it is new here. It was a great class and I hope to go back again.

Heat Wave

Not a lot to report today. The big news here is the crazy heat wave. I went walking this morning and it was about 95 degrees already at 8am. I went to the grocery store and it wasn't so crowded as I guess nobody wanted to go out. After picking up Nadav I took him in the car to pick up Danya and Jordy as I felt bad making them walk home in this weather. Danya went to her art class(shoot-she came home with her oil painting and I was going to take a picture of it and I forgot until just now. I will try to remember for tomorrow) and then the kids and I headed out to the pool. We got there just as they were opening so it was pretty quiet. Danya and Jordy happily swam together while Nadav played his favorite pool game: climb out of the pool, jump in holding my hands, climb out, jump in-wash, rinse, repeat. We did that for an hour and a half. We came home and had dinner and everyone went to bed. The good news is that the weather seems to have finally cooled off so hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Hot!

Here is a video I forgot to put up from Friday of Nadav(or Jordy) trying out Nadav's new bubble toy-thanks Marissa!

Sunday morning was typical. In the afternoon we hung out at home. Jordy had 2 friends and Danya had one over late in the afternoon. I gave them all strict instructions that their friends needed to leave by 6pm-our dinner time-and everyone agreed. We were all really excited that Nadav finally learned how to catch:


At a little after 6 one of Jordy's guests and Danya's friend had been picked up. Which left a friend of Jordy's. I had him call his house at 6:15. His father answered and said he couldn't pick him up and his mother would get him later. I decided that We would eat and the kid would eat too. I guess this would be a good time to mention that this child's mother is a health nut. The last time he came to our house the mother reminded him not to drink any juice at our house. And when they came to a school BBQ the mother wouldn't allow any of his food to be heated in aluminum foil. Well guess what he ate for dinner last night? Pancakes with extra syrup! And cookies for dessert. I am so mean but that is what happens when you pick your kid up a hour and a half late(who picks their kid up from a play date at 7:25pm??). I am guessing that kid was bouncing off the walls long after he got home.
Today we had a lovely heat wave. It was about 90 when I walked Nadav to gan at 7:30am so I decided it would be best to stay home and nap in the A/C. In the afternoon we dropped Danya off to the end of the Softball season swimming party and then Nadav and I took Jordy to the dentist. We had another costly visit which will require a follow up visit. Jordy has one, possibly 2 more cavities and he may need a tooth pulled. We will see at the follow up appointment. We came back and picked up Danya and headed home. I made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner and everyone seemed to enjoy it. After dinner I headed out to my water aerobics-ahh. It is now 11pm and 88 degrees outside. It's only supposed to be hotter tomorrow!

Coming Soon

A new, long post.
Stay tuned!

The End of Vacation

OK, I've been back for several days and it is time to update(plus Danya asks me each day if I have updated the blog as she has recently become a fan).
Last Tuesday morning Lanie picked me up around 8am in the rain and we took Eliora to go visit Bubby. Problem was she just went to shower and we were told that she would be back in her room in a half hour. So plans changed. We decided to come back later and go on with the day. First we dropped Eliora off at her babysitter. Then we went to Starbucks so I can get my tall skim iced white chocolate mocha-ahh. Then we went back to Lanie's so I could shop in her closet. After a fashion show we headed out to do.....MORE SHOPPING. We went to TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Old Navy, Jewel, Foxes and Macy's. We are super fast shoppers as it was then 1:30. We went to get Eliora and Maayan. We then headed to Dick's sporting goods to get a couple last minute items for Josh. Then we went to visit Bubby again. When we arrived she was napping. MAYBE we would have returned later if it hadn't been out second visit of the day, however we decided to wake her. We had a nice visit but then we had to leave as I had to pack before dinner. We said our goodbyes and headed back out in the rain. Then we went to my parents house and I packed while Lanie attempted to keep Eliora from tearing the house apart. In case you were wondering Eliora is following in Nadav's footsteps and Lanie and Ari have their hands full! It didn't take me so long to pack. I finished just in time to join my parents, Lanie and kids for dinner at Slice of Life. We had fun and were very entertained by Maayan and her musings. I said goodbye to Lanie and the kids and returned home. Then I headed out to Missy's where we were joined by Sunny. While we didn't have a ton of time together it was so great catching up with each other. Before I knew it I had to head back. I returned and did some last minute organizing and headed to bed.
A few hours later it was Wednesday morning and I was awake. I said goodbye to my parents and loaded up my rental car and at 5:30 I headed out to the airport. I got there very fast and the rental return went quick. I got to the airport and checked in. Then I had a bunch of time to kill in the airport. So I headed to Starbucks. And I circled the terminal and all the stores while talking on the phone. Flight #1 from OHare to Newark went smoothly and was on time. Then I had 6 hours to kill in Newark. I found a food court in my terminal where I bought a drink and kosher salad. There weren't many seats so a marine returning from Afghanistan and Iraq sat with me and we had an interesting conversation about war, terrorism and Ben and Jerry's ice cream in 130 degree heat. It was really nice talking to him and was a good way to kill time. Then I read 2 people magazines. Luckily as I was finishing People #2 Naomi came to visit me in the airport. It was SOOO nice that she came all the way to the airport! We spent the next hour or so catching up over Gatorade. Then it was time to say goodbye and head to my gate. At the same time the fire alarm in the airport went off. I was concerned that this would make my ridiculously long layover in Newark even longer. But nobody was concerned and it stopped eventually after breaking everyone ear drums. I got to the gate a few minutes before boarding. Then there was a mix up with boarding-another flight also going to Frankfurt called boarding at their gate and everyone on our flight got up and tried to board and it caused a bit of chaos with the gate staff and passengers. Eventually we all got on the plane and then they announced that a passenger who had checked in wasn't on the plane and that we would be delayed until they located their luggage. All in all we left an hour and a half late. I spent most of this flight sleeping on and off. When we were approaching Frankfurt they were announcing that a lot of people on board weren't going to make their connecting flights and had been rescheduled on later flights. I was happy to hear that my flight wasn't listed but figured it would take me an hour to get to my gate as it had on the way to Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised when my gate was right around the corner and since it was a flight to Israel it had it's own security so I didn't need to wait in line. The last flight was uneventful and I slept most of the flight and was not happy when they woke me to give me their gross food. I arrived in Israel and gathered my belongings pretty quickly. Josh came to get me with all 3 kids. They were very excited to see me as I was to see them. They were also happy to eat the Enteman's cookies that Naomi brought for me. We then came home and the kids helped me unpack all their presents. In about 5 minutes 2 large pieces of luggage were empty. I was proud of myself for staying awake until after 9pm.
The following morning I got to get Nadav out of bed when he woke up. He was happy to see I was still back. I can't remember everything but I know Josh picked up some takeout and we went to the pool. I know that I stayed awake through dinner but not much longer.
Last Shabbat morning I got up with Nadav and then napped after Josh returned from shul through lunch but then was fine.
Sunday morning I went to book club where we discussed Honolulu by Alan Brennert. Good book. I can't remember what happened the rest of the day but in the evening I went to a meeting for the gan Nadav will be attending next year. It was a long meeting and after being there for an hour and a half the head gannenet pulled out the basket with the kids tambourines. She told us we were each to sing a song about our expectations for the gan. That is when I walked out of the meeting. And no, I am not making that up.
I can't remember what happened what happened Monday but I am assuming it was a regular day.
Tuesday was a long day. I am pretty sure Nadav was awake early. I think I went to the grocery store followed by making 3 batches of cookies. I then went to a meeting at a friends house. I went to get Nadav from gan. In the afternoon I ran a few carpools and play dates. Then I made dinner and went to a clothing sale. Then Lori and I headed out to deliver coffee and cookies to the soldiers. I got home at around midnight and went to sleep.
Wednesday Josh took the car to get it's annual test. He went to a testing center in Beit Shemesh and hit several snags along the way(ie. he forgot to pay at the post office ahead of time, the insurance slip was not in our car and we needed new tires). He should have been home by 1 but he returned at 5. Yikes! The good news is the car passed. This is good as we are trying to sell it-if you are looking for a 2005 Ford Focus let me know. I ran a few carpools and then we had dinner. I went to a friends in the evening for a gathering.
Thursday Josh and I went into Jerusalem. I spent quite a bit of time at Hadassah trying to locate the center where you can get tested and put in the bone marrow transplant registry. I thought it was kind of funny and was impressed that I eventually found it with my limited vocabulary. I got tested and then took a bus towards the central bus station where I met Josh-who had been shopping-and we headed home. We stopped to sign Jordy up for camp and then picked Nadav up. Jordy had a friend over for a play date and Danya was at a friends. We dropped Jordy's friend off at home and Jordy, Nadav and I headed to Modiin to the doctors as Jordy has had a cough for a while and the cough medicine the doctor had given us previously wasn't working. She decided that he needs to use his inhaler for a few days to knock it out. We stopped at the pharmacy to buy a new inhaler and we picked up Danya and headed home. After dinner and Nadav going to sleep Danya, Jordy and I headed back to school. They were having the Zimryah-which is a musical show. Of all the school events that take place this one is my favorite. The whole school sings a song or 2 together and then each grade does their own song and then the whole school sings hatikvah at the end. It is well done and usually lasts exactly one hour. I am not sure why they start it at 8pm but I still enjoy it.

Friday morning Danya and Jordy started school late-9am. So they had a 2 hour 45 minute day of school. This gave us not a ton of time to get anything done. Add to the fact that it was 97 degrees out. I made challah and some other shabbat food. Then I picked Nadav up and Danya returned from school. In the meantime Josh took the car out for a car wash so we could officially put the car up for sale. I picked Jordy up from a birthday party and then continued cooking. Josh took Danya and Nadav to the pool-Jordy didn't want to go. Robert joined us for Shabbat. After dinner the Brodsky's and their guests joined us for pina colada's and sorbet.
Shabbat morning was an early one for me and Nadav. Before Josh left for shul all the kids were fighting. Eventually everyone calmed down. When Josh returned from shul I took a long nap which coincided with Nadav's 3 hour nap. We ate a late lunch and spent the rest of the day at home. The Brodsky's came over later for Settlers. Lisa, Nafi and their kids also came over for a short visit. Nadav went to sleep before Shabbat ended and Danya and Jordy right after.

Wrap Up

This morning was gross. It was raining and cold and being the stubborn person that I am I wore my t-shirt and flip flops as it is summer. I went with Lanie and Eliora to go see Bubby however she was in the shower and we were told it would be a half hour so we decided to come back later. We dropped Eliora off at her babysitters and then we got my Starbucks. We then headed to Lanie's where I shopped in her closet. Then we went to TJ Max, Marshalls, Old Navy, Jewel, Foxes and Macy's. We picked up Maayan and Eliora and then headed to Dick's sporting goods for a last minute errand for Josh-he has after all watched the kids and taken care of everything all week while I came to Chicago by myself to see friends and family and go shopping. We all then went back to Bubby's where we visited for an hour. I then needed to get back to pack my stuff. I finished most of my packing before dinner time. Then I went with my parents and Lanie and her girls to Slice of Life. After dinner I dropped something by the Neuman's and then headed to Missy to visit with her and Sunny. It was so nice just relaxing and catching up with them. Nothing like old(ok-not so old) friends. I came back to my parent's house to finish getting ready as I leave bright and early tomorrow AM. Can't wait to get home and see my family!

Nieces, Nephews and a Whole Lot of Shopping

Here is a picture of all the challah I made on Thursday night.
On Friday morning I went to Lanie and Ari's to say hi and get Lanie's opinion about a dress I bought on Thursday. Then I met Rebecca and baby Libbie at Dunkin Donuts.
After we drank our coffee Rebecca had to run errands so I used the time to visit my mother-in-law and deliver a challah(and herring). We talked until Bubs couldn't talk anymore as she had laryngitis. I then went to Lincolnwood Town Center to meet Rebecca again and do a little shopping. I then got a manicure at the mall. Then I stopped at Hungarian to buy wine for Shabbat and some sushi. I met my Dad at home and he and I picked up Maayan and we took her with us to visit Bubby. In case you were wondering Maayan is hysterical. She has the funniest comments. We were sitting talking to Bubby and Maayan says "Arica, I like your 2 big white teeth". I almost said "the better to eat you with" but I didn't think she'd get it. She also told Ari that she saw me 3 days in a row and I was wearing the same skirt all 3 times. Bubby seemed happy to have us all there. After we left we took Maayan to 7-eleven to get slurpees. Only Maayan got one because the crystal light flavor that my Dad and I wanted wasn't working. We brought Maayan home and then my Dad and I headed to another 7-eleven and got our slurpees. We came home and got ready for Shabbat. We went to Lanie and Ari's for a delicious dinner and some tasty wine.
Shabbat morning nobody went to shul. Lanie and Ari came with the kids and we ate lunch followed by digging through old pictures and other paraphernalia. Lanie had to take Maayan to a kid program at their shul so Ari, my parents and I played Settlers while Eliora crawled around. After the game-which I won- I walked Ari and Eliora part way and went to Janice to see Matthew, Marissa, Ori and to meet Amitai! Matthew has not sent us any pictures of Amitai since his bris so I had no idea that Amitai was the cutest, mushiest baby ever! I have no idea how Marissa carries him around all the time. We had a nice seudat shlishit and it was nice catching up with Janice and Avi who was there as well. Avi drove me to Lanie and Ari's after Shabbat where we played another game of Settlers. Lanie and I were falling asleep the whole time though and I was so happy when the game ended.
Sunday was Josh and my 11th anniversary. Feels like yesterday. In the morning I went to CVS to buy some odds and ends with the coupon my Mom got. Then I went to Target where everything I had bought the previous week was on sale so I had to return and re-buy everything. It was worth it as I saved $20. I also bought a billion boxes of cereal for Josh-also on sale. Then I had some nice Starbucks coffee. I then met Lanie, Maayan and Eliora

at Old Orchard where Lanie and I went shopping. The kids were very well behaved. I taught Maayan how to look for sale items. She also had another funny comment. We were by the formal dresses and there were the long evening gowns on a tall rack. Maayan pointed to them and told us that those were the dresses for giants. After we finished there I ran a few more shopping errands and then headed to my in-laws for dinner. Matthew, Marissa and the kids joined us as well. We had a nice dinner and I got to spend more time with my adorable nephews.


This morning I met Rebecca, Gila, Sarah, Leora and Yael for breakfast at Bagel Country. Then Rebecca joined me for a few errands. Then I continued on my own buying some things I needed and some I didn't need. After running errands all day I went to go visit with Bubby. She loves introducing me to all her friends as her granddaughter from Israel. It's sweet. I came home for a few minutes to unload and sit for a minute before going with Gila, Sarah, Leora and Rebecca for girls night out dinner at Hy Life. Yum. I ate a steak bigger then myself and it was delicious. I am now about to collapse so I am going to bed. Catch you tomorrow!

My Day In Pictures

This morning I woke up at 7:45 after the best sleep ever(sorry Josh-I know you were up with Nadav bright and early today). Lanie picked me up at 9ish and we headed out. First I got my grande skim iced white chocolate mocha at Starbuck's. Ahhhh.
Then we stopped at Walmart.

Then Costco.
Then Target on Touhy.Then Lanie picked up Eliora and dropped me off. After a 5 minute break I went back out and to Bed Bath and Beyond. After that I went to visit Bubby. She told me that she thought I wasn't coming as it was getting late. Nothing like Jewish (grand)mother guilt :) I couldn't stay too long as I had to buy some stuff for my Mom at Jewel.
I stopped at Lanie's to drop off the mustard I picked up for her at Jewel and mostly because Maayan wanted to know if she was going to get to see me today. Isn't she so sweet??? So I had to go get my daily hug. She and Eliora were eating dinner, see?
Then I brought my Mom's groceries and headed to get Gila. I got to say hi to her girls for a minute before they went to bed. They were all adorable however Amelia was especially funny. She lifted her leg and showed me her foot and proudly declared "Do you see this foot? This foot used to have 2 warts on it". I thought that was so cute and hysterical. Gila and I went to a new Chinese restaurant called Chop Touhy. Cute name but I don't really recommend going there. Then we had some time so we stopped at the Target on Howard-yes, I bought more. They had some stuff they didn't have at the other one.


When I got home I began making challah. I am making a double recipe so I could separate or "take" challah with a bracha in the zechut that Avi Karesh(Avrum Gershon ben tzipa) had a refuah shelemiah. If you aren't praying for him yet please do so. I just pulled the last one out of the oven so it is off to bed for me.

Chi-town

After cooling my heels my cab arrived at 2am. I loaded up and headed out to the airport. I checked my flight on the board and it said I had to check in at area G. There were huge signs for areas A, B, C and D and nothing else. Typical. I asked the lovely lady at the counter who told me that I have to take the elevator down 3 flights to get to area G. Huh? I have never had to do that. Check in took all of 7 minutes-including the elevator ride up and down. Then I walked around the airport half asleep awaiting my flight. Of course I stopped at duty free and got some liquor too. I finally boarded my plane for flight #1 at almost 5am. I was so tired that I fell asleep before we took off. I dozed on and off the whole flight to Frankfurt. I then spent the whole time between flights walking between gates. I was happy when I got on the plane and there was an empty seat next to me. I was even happier when they closed the door to the plane and it was still empty. I had a drink and slept on and off for most of this flight as well. I watched the movie The Blind Side but they stopped it about 10 minutes before the end because we were landing. Once I went through customs and got my bags I headed to the car rental to get my little fun sized car. Then I hit the streets of Chicago. I picked up some stuff at CVS and then headed to my parents house. I dropped my stuff at my parents and headed over to Lanie's. There was a nice picture/sign greeting me when I arrived that Maayan made for me. She was so excited to see me and took me on the tour of the house. I hung out with them for a little and Maayan showed me her Yoga while Eliora had fun running around.


Then I met my Mom at my Bubby's. Bubby was anxiously awaiting my visit and was so happy when I arrived. She was in a good mood and looked beautiful. After visiting for a while my Mom and I headed to Sam's Club. Then I picked up dinner from Ken's and brought it to Lanie's. After dinner my Dad joined us. My Dad and I headed home and my Mom met us a little later. I am about to collapse as it is 11:15pm-take that jet lag!

Play Ball

I could not believe it when we woke up and it was after 7am! Apparently Nadav needed his rest. When he woke up his fever had broken and he was happy. I rushed Danya out the door and got Nadav dressed and out to gan. Jordy was still not feeling well so he slept later. I ran a few errands in the morning followed by taking Jordy to the doctor. The doctor said there was absolutely nothing wrong with Jordy. No red throat, no swollen glands, no red ears, nada. She said it is possible that it is too early and tomorrow he will be sick and we will need to bring him back. She gave us a referral for a throat culture so we wont have to see the doctor if that happens. Lucky us. Jordy admitted that he was feeling better as we left. Great. Since we were already out I brought Jordy with me to Rami Levy and bought a whole bunch of stuff I didn't need. Then we stopped in Kiryat Sefer to pick up dry cleaning. When we got home Jordy was happy to play on the computer while I went to Claudia's. After I got back I picked Nadav up from gan. I did a bunch of laundry and cleaned up a bit. Danya returned from school and went to her art class. In the afternoon "the man" finished his work in the backyard.

The bases are stone and the guy even cut one of the stones for home plate. Then Jordy helped me make pancakes and we had dinner. I ran back to Rami Levy for the item I forgot earlier and then decided it was time to pack. It took me about 15 minutes. Now I am cooling my heels until 2am.