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We are taking a trip to Colorado next week to go skiing with friends. I have been getting a bit panicky about traveling with 1 baby, 1 newly potty trained food-allergic preschooler, one excitable kindergartner. To compensate, I have started compulsive list making. I enjoy making lists, especially since it reminds me of my grandpa who was quite organized, and always encouraged me to make a list.

One day I spent about 45 minutes thinking of everything we could possibly use on the trip. The list was beautiful! I split it out into categories (eating, sleeping, playing, clothing), a separate list for things we need to buy there, things to ship there, and so on. I felt so organized, and much less worried.

Unfortunately, I lost the list. I just can't win.
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Gary said…
Are you going to see Beth and Tim?? How many youngsters do they have now? Please give them my regards!!

-L
January 18, 2008 at 11:27 PM
mathmom said…
Hi Lenise! No, we aren't actually going anywhere near where they live, and Colorado is a ridiculously large state. They've got two kids now, I think one is about Jay's age... I need to email her, I'll pass the greetings along.
January 24, 2008 at 10:33 PM
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