Stream of Consciousness, ala MckMama...

I am up to my eyeballs in paperwork! Trying to wrap things up before we leave town. The nerves have set in about our 2 week trip- I couldn't sleep well at all last night- kept thinking about the zillion things I have to do prepare, plan for, etc. Sometimes I wish I were more go-with-the-flow...

I did take a break from work this afternoon and went to the pool while the kids were in MDO. Yes, you read that right... while the kids were in MDO. I briefly considered feeling a twinge of guilt as I floated down the lazy river, but thought better of it.

I'm still trying to decide if I should deal with checking a bag at the airport, or if I should mail a big box and just deal with carry-ons. It will be me, myself, and I with 2 kids, 2 car seats, and a handful of carry-ons. Thoughts?

One thing I will not be carrying on is my camera. It is having surgery this week. I am really bummed, especially since I will be meeting my nephew for the first time and had planned on taking 7,432 pictures of him... on day 1. I even bought a little hat for a prop. Trying not to let this little glitch bring me down. Losing the battle.

I can almost taste the Portillo's Chopped Salad and the Lou Malnati's ooey gooey cheesy deep dish. However, I have vowed to not be overly indulgent this trip... maybe just once or twice.

It is HOT outside. Like, H-E-L-L-O summer. Our AC is barely not keeping up. We should probably get someone out here for a clean & check. HVAC people must ♥ people like us.

I'm sure my husband would really appreciate it if I actually made what I said I was going to make for dinner this evening. But, that would require going to the store for a packet of low-sodium taco seasoning. And, turning the oven on. Sorry honey.

Well, it's been a slice. Must jump back into my mountain of paperwork. Peace.