Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Homeward Bound

In the three days I have before we leave for Michigan (SURPRISE!! if you didn't already know we're coming), I finally have about three minutes to myself. In those three minutes (give or take), I have managed to write three lists.

List One: Things to do before we leave
  1. find bag to pack
  2. pack bag that's not yet found
  3. organize things to take in said bag
  4. clean carpet downstairs
  5. pick up all toys and furniture downstairs so carpet can be cleaned
  6. dust furniture, since you're already cleaning
  7. mail in registration for Con Ed class
  8. get a hotel room for said class
  9. call dr office to make follow up apt
  10. call school to suspend bus service
  11. call the other school to suspend therapy services
  12. collect stool samples three days in a row from Lars' diaper, mail to appropriate labs
  13. shop for train friendly, Lars friendly food
  14. wash laundry so I can pack
  15. find out if I can bring sharp knife on train
  16. pay bills
  17. balance checkbook
  18. copy pages from calendar in case I need them while on vacation, which I know I will
  19. kid's haircuts
  20. stop mail
  21. charge camera battery and cell phone
  22. chiropractor appointment
  23. massage?
  24. make new list for what to do when we get back
  25. gas up Ford

List Two: Things to pack for train
  1. Eden's blanket and Care Bear
  2. Lars' blanket, Lars' Other blanket, Big Tigger, Little Tigger, weighted vest, pacis, Little Tigger's blanket, ear muffs, gum for chewing, tractor and cars.
  3. Elia's blanket
  4. cooler, hopefully with some food in it
  5. duffel with sleeping bags, breast pads, books, crayons and other things to do on train
  6. suitcase, preferably filled with clothing and 'things to take to Michigan'
  7. Train tickets and ID
  8. Travel Bassinet
  9. Three children; one walking, one being walked with people leash, one in snugli

List Three: Things for Allen to do whilst we're gone
  1. order me a new computer, have files transferred and ready to use upon return to NE
  2. move home desk and book shelf around to make office space (don't forget to vacuum behind it!)
  3. fix broken file drawer
  4. hang paper towel dispenser
  5. learn how to use washing machine (start with the Power On button)
  6. finish the deck
  7. drag race car motor home from Casper
  8. winterize camper?
  9. miss us, even just a little :-)
Michigan, here we come!!

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