This is one of those rare times when, though there are several things I could write about, I don't really feel inspired to do so. Life has just been too busy. Practicality and to do lists are beating out creative impulses. Frustration at work is squashing humor and lightheartedness. I guess it shouldn't surprise me. We are headed out of town on vacation next week. (By "we" I mean the hubs and I, the 2 kids, my sister and her 2 kids, and my mom and her hubs. Yes, this could be a vacation worth skipping, but I digress.) So, in addition to work stress, I have the added pre-vacation stress: laundry so we all have clean clothes, making sure the kids pack what they need, packing what I need, packing sunscreen, toiletries, medicines, snacks, arranging dog care, etc., etc. On top of this, my mother is calling me (& my sister) with questions like "What kind of salad dressing should I bring?" and "What time are we going to eat on the road?" My answers? I don't care, and I don't know.
I know this all sounds very negative, but it's not really. I am actually so excited to be taking everyone with us (and to being able get away from work and "real life") that I'm ready to hit the road now. Never mind the 15 hour drive, overnight. Feeling the sand between my toes, hearing the surf, and spending time relaxing with family will make it all worth it. So, while I don't feel all that inspired by a story or situation because there is too much stress during these last days of the getting ready process, I know that next week is going to be fun no matter what does or doesn't happen. And maybe, just maybe, I'll have a story or two to share. A week spent with family, especially mine, is sure to inspire!
North Carolina coast? Ready or not, here we come!
