Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Overwhelmed

As I layed in bed this morning a huge feeling of overwhelment came over me. I have SO much to do today and the day hasn't even begun. We are going to New Orleans to visit our favorite Gruwell Family. This means a list of things to do! Usually I am much more prepared for such a task but not this time.

First and foremost go for my morning walk then:

1. clean bathrooms (this is a must in my book who likes a dirty tub/toliet when they return from a trip)

2. Mop floors/vaccum

3. Pack for 6 people (no not just me and the kids Doug as well)

4. Water yard -it is getting so dry and hot here!

5. Make sure we have all of the necessary snacks for the car to keep kids happy :)

6. Balance checkbook (you gotta have $$$ for NOLA!)

7. Set up DVD system in car (a MUST) since I will be pretty much driving alone. My husband will be post call tomorrow which means traveling with 4 kids by myself (AAHH) Sound fun (my trip is about 8 1/2 hours.

8. Taxi kids to dance/swim practice from 4-6pm

9. Feed my dinner/bathe kids (a huge mess and project in itself)

10. Gas up car/check tire pressure

11. Maybe sometime squeeze in a pedicure for myself (wait no! my babysitter had another engagement today--big bummer!!)

12. Watch the season finale of LOST!

13. Relax--what's that??

***how do you prepare for a trip?***