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I'm picking up speed, and shouting out random orders all rapid fire like. Yes, I'm a no nonsense drill sergeant – without a game plan. Something short circuits in my brain when confronted with the monumental undertaking of having to pack for a week long vacation. There's the clothes of course (how many shorts will each of my kids need to last them one week?), the beach supplies, the sleeping bags and towels (we'll be staying in a cabin), the snacks, books, crayons and paper for the car ride. Then there's my iPod, my Kindle, my camera, and their respective chargers…oh, and an extra pair of contact lenses, in case I lose the ones I'm wearing. I should leave the house somewhat clean…probably. And I should for sure remember to take out the garbage.
It will require a half dozen cups of coffee, and more than a few motivational speeches (a la the likes of Tony Robbins and Stephen Covey ; ) ) from myself to myself to keep me on task : Don't Sweat the Small Stuff! The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing! How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to?
Ahhh, but on the other side of my manic pre-trip vacation-ey stuff assemblage, lies seven days of concentrated, restful, restorative family time. We need this. I am thankful for this.
Only forty-four hours to go.
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When are you back in town? We are beginning to plan our trip to NJ and would like to stop by.
Just to let you know, my wonder boys found my contact case this morning, drank some of the solution, and yes, ripped one contact. Small breakdown but I needed to order new ones anyway.
Making a fruit crisp tonight. Wish you all were here to share it!
Have a great trip. Hang in there! Love to you.
I so resemble that post! I was very stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed. Now, my children are mostly packed. The first load of necessary laundry is done. 2nd going in the washer. I’ve finished vacuuming the living room and my bedroom. I have run errands, returned all the library books I could find (five reusable bags full. at 8:15. The librarian had to come out to see who was giving her all this work right before closing. Nathaniel said, ‘Didn’t you already know it was us? Who else checks out so many books?’)
My list is still long. Since I will be turning around children as soon as we get back to overnight camp for a week, I am determined to clean the bathrooms and vacuum the entire house before I leave. I just might recruit Lydia to dust.
But I’m looking forward to the rest! And Glen’s home tomorrow! And, I love the UP!
The panic is worth it.
Plus, they have a Super Wal-Mart.
Hugs,
Michelle
ps – don’t forget a dishcloth & a dishtowel.
“It will require half a dozen cups of coffee…” You are woman after my own heart! A fresh cup of coffee and boy things always look better!
The crazy of packing and leaving the house in good order is just part of the whole journey of getting there and having that restorative time!
Have fun — blessings for safe travel and a wonderful vacation!
We get back next Saturday – I believe that’s the 7th. Oh my gosh, please stop by! We need us a little wonder twins excitement! : )
Oh yes, I’ll be relying heavily on the Escanaba Super Walmart to provide those needed vacation items I will inevitably forget at home! : ) We’re in the home stretch of packing! See you tomorrow!
Thanks, Claudine! You’re a woman after my own heart as well. : )