vacation prep.

Getting ready to relax is hard work!
My sisters, Chris and Kathy, were here for less then 24 hours to pick up their daughters, Rachel and Sofi, who were returning to Newark airport from their community service trip to Peru.  We made more lists for the Lake, again promising to bring less of everything!  Made a huge salad with chicken for lunch, the girls were happy, they hadn't had salad for almost 2 weeks!  After they left, I emailed the list to mom, Lisa and Donna, and then Greg and I went on a scavenger hunt to find all the things we need for our trip; found the life jackets, fishing pole, duffel bags, and pasta machine.  Then we started gathering the paper products and grocery items; the more we crossed off the list, the more we thought of to add!  Looks like we will need to take 2 cars, we have several bags already, and no clothes yet.  Did some laundry and baked a triple batch of cookies while Greg and Zen went to Restaurant Depot for water and other supplies from the "list."  I have been very good in my attempt to avoid sweets and grain products, but I had to "sample" a cookie, just to make sure they were good!  Packed them up and had Zen work his saran wrap magic, no one will be getting at those cookies until the Lake!!!  Then I finished one knitting project, it's a gift so details later, gathered my knitting supplies that I will need for "vacation knitting" and "fixed" one of Sarah's new bathing suit tops.  Today we will pack our clothes, medications, first aid kit, crafts, games and puzzles.  Also can't forget the nail polish, all the girls love to do each others nails!!  Whew, I really need this vacation!  Tomorrow Sarah has a doctor appointment, so we want to get as much done today as possible.  I'll let you know how we do.  M:)