Things that go bump

So this moring after getting into the shower I heard a loud crash coming from the guest room. I did not think much of it because in the process of moving our house has managed to acquire several large pillars of boxes.

Upon getting out of the shower, my head wrapped in a towel turban, I discovered a toppled pile had closed the guestroom door from the inside. This is where my problem solving skills went to work. Suddenly I flashed back to the days of Odyssey of the Mind when my team and I (a group of fourth and fifth graders) solved the problems of the world with balsa wood structures.

How was I to get the door open and move the boxes out of the way? In a quick 10 minute trip around the house I discovered a broom and went to work trying to pry open the guest room door. After about 10 minutes the door was open. Much to my dismay I discovered the contents of five boxes stacked against the wall had spilled onto the ground.

This mess consisted of a hodgepodge of Greg's toys from childhood and a bag of small gift items I keep stashed for last minute birthday parties/to brighten someone's day. Looking at this pile I discovered not only how different Greg and I are--but also how funny Luke Sky-walker looks surrounded by lotions and gift soaps.