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Turning work over to another nurse (and I NEVER have to do this, so it's nerve-wracking and I don't feel prepared yet)
Thanksgiving meal prep (I just have to do pies and be available for last minute chores. Whew! I'm a pie pro, so no sweat for me there.)
Last minute trip purchases. I need a red cardigan sweater, for example.
Last minute food prep. I'm planning to make and freeze meatballs, and we need to buy road food.
Makes my head swim. I think I'll be cancelling homeschool next week. It's all I can do to try to stick to the routine this week!
In Disney news, one of my old elementary school friends, who moved back to CA after 7th grade, turns out to be "one of us". She posts about her trips to DL on Facebook, including a trip last weekend for her little boy's 3rd. I sent her a message asking for any boots on the ground holiday tips, and she wrote back that she's going to be there for the weekend during our trip. I offered to buy her a drink on Saturday if she can get away from her group for an hour. We'll see how it goes, but that would be pretty fun for me. I haven't seen her since she moved, but I think it would be great. Anyways, she's ONE OF US. It will definitely be great, right?
That's it for now. My Ddad has reviewed and approved my meal plan and he is now busy shopping for supplies for the car ride. He likes to splurge in ways we can't, so I think we can look forward to local beef jerky and fancy fruit and nut bars. Yay!
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Feeling more tranquil after some concerted organization at work. I guess that's how I work best, under pressure!
The Festiva (our current "good" car) had a bolt put back in place at the mechanic yesterday and they didn't even charge us! Whoo hooo! I'm feeling good driving her again. This car has been amazing.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
You all have definitely had your share of stressors. finishing everything up before the trip.
Thanks! We sure have, it seems, but realistically, I think if there isn't a health problem, there's not much to complain about. KWIM? I get a bit frantic, but I know realistically, my problems are "first world problems".
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Originally Posted by chezp
You do have a lot going on. I hope you can work it out and meet up with your friend.
I hope so too! It would be really fun. I don't get to talk face-to-face with other superfans very often.
I bought a lightweight sweater to go over my dress yesterday. BTW, I finished my Disney dress and I'm happy with it. We are going to look so funny all matching! I would post a pic, but I'm not that organized (dumb phone, DH does the camera stuff in the family). I'll get some pics when we are down there, though.
ANYWAYS, I bought a thin viscose sweater, it looks really cute, but honestly, it's not going to keep me warm when it's below 65. I hate being cold!!!!
That said, we all want to match, so what's a girl to do? We had decided that our accent color would be red or rasberry.
I have a very heavy coat, looks something like this:
So awesome, but the thing weights a metric ton and takes up more than a backpack will hold. Not an option.
I guess what I need to think of is what will my mom and dad be wearing if it's below 60? Honestly, probably black windbreakers. DS has a red coat and red undershirts so he's in good shape.
I'm adding gloves and scarves to my packing list now! I'm already planning to bring tights to wear until it warms up, and extra layers of skirts.
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I think you all are missing the fact that I want to show off my high-fashion dress and matching cardigan! I think I'll end up going with my black thigh-length cardigan (acrylic) over my viscose fitted sweater. I don't want to give up on fashion entirely, and my look is 1950s. I do have grey/black 50's style gloves to go with.
This is all going to look awesome with my camelbak. Why am I worrying about this again?
I'm a basket case right now, getting ready for this trip. I've got tons of anxiety and a million irons in the fire at work. I do have a list going for the sub, but she's not going to be able to take it all on. Delegation is a weak point for me.
All this anguish will be worth it once Saturday morning rolls around and we hop in DMom's Prius and hit I-5. I know myself and I know it will all just melt away as we head south. Can't wait to see the palm-lined drives of the San Joaquin!!!!
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I hope you can work it out and meet up with your friend. 
finishing everything up before the trip. 
I think I'll end up going with my black thigh-length cardigan (acrylic) over my viscose fitted sweater. I don't want to give up on fashion entirely, and my look is 1950s. I do have grey/black 50's style gloves to go with. 
Why am I worrying about this again? 
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