Any day that falls before a trip is stressful for me. It doesn't matter if it's overnight or a week long trip. No matter how many times I tell myself I don't have to do it all, my brain and anxiety fights me and says that I do. "Slow down...if you don't get everything done you still have a couple of hours in the morning." "Yes, but I feel like I NEED to do it all now!"
I woke up at 4:30 for no reason. At 6 I decided I'd get up and start moving, which never happens. I took a shower and then Daniel came in at 6:15. There went my hour of peace. I'll admit I got rather grouchy with him, but he wasn't obeying. Eventually though we bonded over a spider that we were trying to kill and it wouldn't die!
I got some laundry folded and more started and then fed the boys breakfast.
Dropped Daniel at school and then James and I went to Walmart so I could pick up a prescription. I needed a couple of other things and I decided to let James walk. So, we wandered all through the store before finally hopping into the van and heading to the bank to deposit my check for the car seat replacements. Then we stopped to refill the gas tank because we were returning our friend's van to them after they graciously let us use it for 2.5 weeks.
Got home and decided to switch out car seats which turned into an ordeal. I was clearing our stuff out of their van and trying to keep an eye on James as well. Eventually, I got everything done and by the time we got inside I had 15 minutes before we needed to leave again for my hair cut appointment. Of course James decided he had to take everything off even though I told him we needed to leave soon.
I ran down to switch laundry and what do I find. Another puddle of water! Ahhh!
By this point I'm sweating and stressing because I know I'm going to be late. I texted Jamie and said I'd be 5 minutes late and then proceeded to get James bundled back up. Got him into his seat. Ran and moved the other van into the street and then hopped back in ours and made it only a few minutes late.
The appointment was great because I love chatting with Jamie and bonding over our crazy kids. James went to play in their little play room, and while he was in there he pooped, so I had to change him before leaving.
Once we left I called Roto Rooter and they're sending a guy in the morning. Thankfully, I think this is something with the washing machine. No sewage or sewage smells. Phew.
Got home and switched more laundry and then called State Farm to get our van insured AND to add rental insurance. If you don't have it I'd look into it.
Fed James lunch. Folded towels. Put away towels. Washed dishes. Put James down for a nap. Wrapped my mom, dad and Kendra's Christmas presents. Folded MORE laundry. By this time it was time to go get Daniel.
My back has been killing for weeks, but I finally couldn't take it. So many sharp shooting pains and muscle spasms. Jacob wasn't home so I dragged the boys along to Urgent Care. I'm so glad we have one in town. I now have some meds that I hope will help, but my body tends to not respond unless it's something super potent.
Then we had to venture back to Walmart and wait another 40 minutes.Not fun walking around when you just want to curl up in the ball and cry but I pushed through.
I did relax tonight. I went to start packing because you know I can't just chill. Instead I spent an hour laying on Daniel's bed. Probably a smarter idea. I can pack more tomorrow.
Please pray for our safety as we travel tomorrow and for my back as well.
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