I need to think of another word that isn’t “whirlwind.” I use it way too much, but its just so stinking appropriate.
I worked pretty hard today. That doesn’t mean I have lots to show for it, but I packed for camp. I prepped food. I got things organized and stacked up and where they go. Cher came and cleaned in the morning. My mom came over and bathed the babies. I ate lunch. I crocheted!! See me, even doing something on purpose that I enjoy in the day?? Its something with a timeline on it, so it was easier to justify because it also needs doing. However, Peanut did not nap for the entirety of our agreed upon time slot, so that was cut short also. Kids came home and babies went nuts, so very little else got accomplished. On my part, that is. The kids packed their clothes, including outerwear and dressy clothes for the grad party we’re attending. Dekker is fast at stuff like that, so I pimped him out for some errands. And by “pimped” I do mean he was pimpin’.
For supper, I had some crazy delicious leftover mashed potatoes given to us by someone, and some turkey given to us by yet someone else, so I made some cheater gravy, canned corn, and I shredded some cheese for makeshift chicken bowls. Turkey bowls, in this case. The potatoes we definitely reminiscent of sand castles.
I continued to pack after supper. This time, the kids went nuts, and I was really scrambling. Two out of three babies went down right away, and for a time, I was left with Wavy and Solly, who were actually totally amazing with the remaining baby. So I ran around like a headless chicken for a while, gathering up baby’s clothing and more party stuff.
Its definitely not over yet, but I needed help and didn’t have it tonight. Tomorrow it is.
Whats left?
wash my hair
pack my clothes
pack ALL thats left
food in cooler
load van
put garbage bin at the road
water plants on the deck
finish up some party things for the weekend (no details allowed)
I cannot wait until we either get it all packed and we hit the road, or we don’t get it all packed, but still get on the road 😅 When we run out of minutes, we’ll know our priorities for sure.
That’s it for me. Everyone is finally home now, under one roof, and it’s time for me to put my feet up so they don’t collapse under me. ✌️