..but not too big a breath because the To Do list is pretty long right now!
First, there's work. Lots of setting things up to run while I'm away, of year-end closing and New Year planning and fulfilling old obligations, etc.
But I'm doing my level best to not take on new stuff...before I head out. Because doing so would involve initiating, then abandoning (essentially) fledgling projects, and I do not like to do that.
Then there's domestic stuff. Like planning clothes, packing, battening down the hatches at home in prep for being away for over two weeks, and so on. And getting a hair cut. And mani/pedi. And finishing up my portion of another big project I've undertaken. (details later). And trying to stay focused and calm and productive while inside I want to BE AWAY right now!
Because Providence awaits. As does Paris. And beyond that Abu Dhabi. And then Kansas City on the return leg.
Christmas abroad we've never done, but we're all really looking forward to it. The change, the four of us as a family just hanging out without the madness of yet another crazy, gift-focused event as SIL's. We're really over that. We're not sure exactly how we'll celebrate, yet, but we'll come up with something fun.
And New Year's Eve in KC? How fun will that be, shared with my dear friend KS and her fam? We can't wait...
Things I'm planning to pack include but certainly aren't limited to:
New inflatable neck pillow that G.G. found at REI. (matches Daughter's. )
Favorite eye pillow...
Favorite winter PJs (cheetah print fleece..I know, I know...)
Favorite summer PJs (camisole and J. Crew boxers)
Books (beach-y of course!)
Favorite bikini (Ralph Lauren black and white zebra stripe w/gold rings on hip and on the halter top)
Sunscreen
Scarves (2..one new paisley silk and one pashmina from when JL and I were in Chicago...)
Shade du jour of nail polish, for refreshing toesies mid-trip
G.G.
Daughter
I'm thinking everything else will just kind of fall into place.
First, there's work. Lots of setting things up to run while I'm away, of year-end closing and New Year planning and fulfilling old obligations, etc.
But I'm doing my level best to not take on new stuff...before I head out. Because doing so would involve initiating, then abandoning (essentially) fledgling projects, and I do not like to do that.
Then there's domestic stuff. Like planning clothes, packing, battening down the hatches at home in prep for being away for over two weeks, and so on. And getting a hair cut. And mani/pedi. And finishing up my portion of another big project I've undertaken. (details later). And trying to stay focused and calm and productive while inside I want to BE AWAY right now!
Because Providence awaits. As does Paris. And beyond that Abu Dhabi. And then Kansas City on the return leg.
Christmas abroad we've never done, but we're all really looking forward to it. The change, the four of us as a family just hanging out without the madness of yet another crazy, gift-focused event as SIL's. We're really over that. We're not sure exactly how we'll celebrate, yet, but we'll come up with something fun.
And New Year's Eve in KC? How fun will that be, shared with my dear friend KS and her fam? We can't wait...
Things I'm planning to pack include but certainly aren't limited to:
New inflatable neck pillow that G.G. found at REI. (matches Daughter's. )
Favorite eye pillow...
Favorite winter PJs (cheetah print fleece..I know, I know...)
Favorite summer PJs (camisole and J. Crew boxers)
Books (beach-y of course!)
Favorite bikini (Ralph Lauren black and white zebra stripe w/gold rings on hip and on the halter top)
Sunscreen
Scarves (2..one new paisley silk and one pashmina from when JL and I were in Chicago...)
Shade du jour of nail polish, for refreshing toesies mid-trip
G.G.
Daughter
I'm thinking everything else will just kind of fall into place.
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