Problem Solved

I'd like to tell you that I was able to make a firm, confident decision on the field trip issue, but the truth is I didn't have to make one. 

I discussed the situation with my mom, of course, to get her opinion on the choice I should make.  She called me back the next day and offered to come up and take Punky on the field trip.  Now why didn't I think of that?

So, today was the big day.  Everything went off without a hitch and Punky had a great time.  She loved the train and carousel rides which makes me feel better about our planned trip to four amusement parks...especially since we leave tomorrow!  Even with Grammy's close supervision, she managed to fall off a sliding board ladder, luckily without injury.  I'm so happy she was able to go, but I still feel a pang of guilt for not going with her.  Damn job. 

Tonight will be a no-sleep marathon.  Thankfully I have more than enough to do to keep me busy all night.  Our plan is to stay awake and pack until we take Punky to daycare in the morning, then crash until it's time to pick her up around four.  We'll eat dinner, load the truck, and leave around seven.  That way we will be in great shape to get most of the driving done overnight while Punky is (hopefully) sound asleep.  At least that's the plan; we'll see how it goes...

And, for anyone curious, if I did have to decide about the field trip I would not have let her go.  I'm so glad we had another option.  Thanks, Grammy.