Can I Be Frank?

Last week was supposed to be a break, a reprieve of sorts, some time off between the week my parents were here and today, the day we leave for Utah. In my mind we had the whole week free. There was nothing written in my planner, just a couple of swim meets and a baseball game. The problem is, that whatever time you have, that's the time you fill. And boy, did our time fill up.

Yes, we did have those meets (where Emma shaved almost 3 seconds off her 25 fly time and Leah's relay team came in second place!) and that game (which included an inside-the-infield home run), but we crammed in a whole lot more--

-a pedicure

-a visit to my friend's house where I finally got to meet her new baby!!

-a birthday party

-two trips to the community pool (one which included friends tagging along)

-two baseball practices

-taking a meal to another friend who has 3 week old twin boys

-a trip to the zoo

-three piano lessons

-a playdate for Andrew (at our house)

-an unexpected trip downtown to a camera shop to drop off the video camera for repairs

-an Indians game for Glenn

-pizza and movie night

-another birthday party

-sharing time and singing time preparation and execution for Primary

-various other errands

-cleaning the house so we don't come home to a pigsty next week (definitely a Momism!)

And, to top it all off, we had to tackle this mountainous chore last night:

That smile on my face was because at the time I was happy to be in my PJ's and finally sitting down. It didn't last long.

These three baskets are just bedding and towels. And a couple tablecloths.

Free at last! Free at last!

It only took me, oh, AN HOUR AND A HALF! I so earned that huge cup of ice cream I had.


So today our plane leaves at 6:30pm. I have had all day to calmly help the kids pack, take a shower, pack my own things, and write this blog post. I think I like this departure time more than an early morning one where you're up late the night before and up again at the crack of dawn, rushing around to get our the door and to the airport on time. (Sorry Melissa, for the rehashing.)

We are so excited to head west and get a break from the daily grind. Stay tuned for tales of adventure and excitement!