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Friday, November 13, 2009

What?

Who am I?

Where am I?

Old age must be rattling my cage because here I am, about to leave for a 2.5 week trip, and I am feeling calm & collected. Yes, there is still laundry to be done. Yes, my kitchen floor is a disaster. Yes, the yard looks like the local birch, oak, and beech trees all had a giant collective sneeze directly onto our lawn. Yes, I still have to pack for all 3 of us. But I don't feel frantic at all.

I feel happy. And excited. And a little laissez-faire.

So we no longer have a portable DVD player, and I am little worried about how to keep the kids from screaming for 4+ hours on the plane. I suppose that's why crayons & coloring books are the eternal entertainment standby.

So I won't be home to start my Christmas crafts. Here's a little secret.... other towns have fabric stores too.

So Big Sis will miss 2 weeks of school. It's KINDERGARTEN for Pete's sake. If there is one grade level where I think I can keep up with the work, this is it. I may not have this luxury when she moves into first grade and starts learning quantum mechanics.

So our little family won't be all together for Thanksgiving. Big Daddy doesn't even like turkey!


I think my new attitude is one part unemployment (with a renewed appreciation for time with my family & what REALLY matters), one part desperate need for a vacation, and one part desire for a change of scenery before the bitter cold of winter.

Bon Voyage - we'll be back December 2.

6 comments:

Kelly said...

Have fun!!!!

sarita said...

Have fun!

Ashley said...

Love your attitude - I'm a little OCD about having my house spotless before I leave anywhere but this last time was hard. Logan was gone, I was alone with Gavin all weekend and the bathrooms didn't get cleaned, the floors didn't get mopped, I was lucky enough to pack us both up and catch our plane on time. And I'm still alive and kicking ;). Who knew!

Have SO much fun in Reno!! Good luck on that plane! I'm sure y'all will all do awesome!

Robyn said...

Good for you girl! Have a great time!!

Liz said...

Have a great time!

Jackie S said...

Sooooo...how was it? Nirvana? Good to have you back on-line!