Does anyone else get as frazzled as I do when preparing for a holiday? Whether you are hosting or you are the one making the excursion, it just seems like such a big deal.
We are taking the Honda up to my parents’ house for the first time so that they can see it. Usually, they come to us because we’re always so busy and my dad likes to take a break over a weekend and make the drive down. Every once in a while, we should return the favor. 😉
So, we’ll work a half day tomorrow and then make the four hour trek up to their house. It’s not an unpleasant drive or anything, so I’m not worried, but there is preparation leading up to leaving the house for several days, taking the dog to another location for several days, etc. Things I slack off on and push off until later, like laundry and dishes, all have to be finished before we leave. Plus, the packing and hoping you don’t forget anything. Usually, by the time we load up the car, I have to remind myself that if we forget something, we can always do without or buy it there. What’s the worst thing you can possibly forget that’s absolutely critical? Just medications and those are always a high priority.
My list making begins tonight. I’m such a fan of lists, as it takes all of those “I should remember to pack … ” thoughts out of my head and puts them down on paper where I will actually remember them. 😉
But, holidays are supposed to be time to relax, aren’t they? 😆
On the stitching side, I haven’t yet decided which projects will travel with me. Many are on scroll frames that can’t travel, so it may be a mix of smaller exchange pieces and one that I was working on Q-snaps. Who knows? I’ll figure it out tonight. And my square for Laura’s quilt will be finished tonight. I finished the cross stitches last night and started the backstitching. I had planned on finishing it in the car today during the commute, but then Terry remembered that the Honda was scheduled to have the fog lights installed today, which means I’m driving the Honda and he’s driving the SUV. Oh well, I’m close enough that it will be quick to finish off. Watch this space for a happy dance photo – SOON!
I totally understand the holiday frazzle-ness. It’s even better when you have stepkids that have to be back at the other parents’ house by a certain time and coordinating dinners and such around that. Thankfully we’re not doing much for Easter since it’s not our year to have the girls… which means plenty of stitching time for me 😀
We are lucky, DH is on – call , we are staying home : )
We will cook out on the grill if the weather is nice — or I’ll bake a ham or something.
My Alex is in charge of filling the plastic eggs with candy. Only the boys will be hunting the loot this year. Tori won’t be able to come home. DH visited her last week & brought her a basket full of chocolates.
It is so pretty outside — possibly 75 degree day. We have had spectacular Spring weather all week. It makes my heart sing to view all the yellow daffodils : )
Seems the Easter weekend brings out the jitters for lots of us. Did you catch Kathryn’s post this morning about her phone conversation with her Dad? It’ll make your day – truly a Kathryn classic, lol!!
Our weekend will be a quiet one with just six of our kids, but tonight everyone is here to celebrate Geoff’s 21st!!