TGIF. But what day is it?

I have had time issues before. Time slips by me. Time zooms by me. Time sneaks up and pinches me on the butt. This happens to all of us.

But have you ever given yourself TOO much time. Perhaps, you forgot you had MORE time? I did this very thing. And the funny part, I took my girls with me on my little time trip. Have a clue what I am talking about? Nah. You can’t.

The girls and I are taking a trip. We are leaving Wednesday. I am almost all ready. Flights booked. Car rented. Animals taken care of. Prescriptions picked up. Newspaper stopped. Mentally packed my bags. (I need a much bigger bag)

Then it hit me today. We are not leaving until NEXT Wednesday.

And yes, I have TWO calendars in the house. TWO.

Lindsay was mad about this because she is ready to go. TODAY!

Lauren was happy because she has deadlines to meet before we leave concerning her AP school work. My child has had school work all summer in preparation for her Junior year and AP classes.

Poor smart kid. Or smart poor kid?

Have I ever mentioned that I loathe flying. It is my biggest fear.

Well, falling out of the sky is really my biggest fear. If only there was a way to sedate myself and be a responsible adult at the same time.

The Coach will meet up with us later as we are heading to another destination.

Yep. Another flight. But I will have my ‘protector’ beside me. Plus, he used to work on airplanes for a living. What good does this do WHILE we are in the plane?? Not much, except calm my fears. Example:

Me: Hey, Hon, what was that noise? as I am white knuckling the armrest.

Coach: oh, that was the fuselage radiator sonic calculator adjusting to the altitude blah blah blah….Then I order wine.

You know I made up the airplane words right? Yeah I figured you would.

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Anyhoo, We are very excited. I am going to see my Mom, Aunt, Uncle and my cousins Patrick and Chris in Atlanta.

Then we are off to see some other place…it starts with a C and ends with an O.

Oh, crud, I just gave it away.

This adorable boy with ‘wharf breath’ is going to miss ME!

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A big shout out to my Aunt Trisha for tomorrow will be her birthday...."it's your birthday, we're gonna party like it's your birthday"...I hope you have a fantastic day!

I owe you many thanks for helping to guide me through my younger years...teaching me simple things like the art of laughing at yourself, manners, making a bed (nurses corners) and for heavens sakes, if not for you, I would not know the proper way to set a table.....could you imagine our Thanksgivings without a proper table setting????

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We can't wait to see you!! XOXOXOXO

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I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

I have read a few blogs this week with folks losing loved ones and family friends…this really breaks my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Life is so fragile. We must handle it with care.

Makes me want to put those ‘Fragile handle with care!!’ stickers all over everyone. No, that would not be weird at all.

I wish for all of you precious time with your family & friends, an infectious song in your heart and a genuine smile on your face.