I think I have lost it

My mind that is.....

This is one of our craziest and longest weeks at work. Our Fall Festival is this coming Saturday and there is still soooooooooo much that needs to be done. I worked some over the weekend but I still feel like I am barely treading water. I had hoped to get some stuff done at home over the weekend and I guess I did, but not as much as I had hoped.

Friday night we went to eat at Ruby Tuesday's with my BIL, SIL and the kids. Let me tell you, the food their was great and their mango ice tea was incredible!!! After we ate, we took Emma to get some ice cream. That girl loves her ice cream. It makes me think of my grandpa, everytime she asks for it, which is like everyday beginning as soon as she gets up :-).

Emma and I left the house Saturday to go run some errands, met Steven for lunch at Rafferty's and ate outside on the deck with the strong breeze from Ike. At that point it felt pretty good. I took Emma to work with me for a few hours and then off to Wally World to do the grocery shopping. Since there is no such thing as a quick trip to Walmart, it took longer than I had hoped. Rushed home, made some Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes while Emma slept (thank goodness), then loaded her up in the car to go eat dinner with our friends, Barry and Jill and their girls, Natalie and Jenna. Steven met us over there, we ate and then while the kids played, we played some cards. Jill and I lost, but just barely. I think the guys must have cheated :-)

Sunday was church and then we got takeout and went over to the IL's. By this point the wind from Ike had gotten really strong and their yard was a mess. We were just thankful that no trees had come down in their yard, just some limbs and TONS of walnuts. Before we were even done eating, Emma was falling asleep at the table. We got her all laid out on the couch and finished our dessert. I just didn't have the heart to wake her up so we could go home. So what is a mommy to do...........why curl up on the other end of the couch, church clothes and all and go to sleep herself! Emma slept for almost 3 hours and I slept for about 2. It was wonderful!!! I did manage to get a couple of loads of laundry done last night. Even got some folded and put away where it needed to go. :-)

But from now until next Sunday, I won't be home much, so it is going to be hard to get anything done there. And today, I found out that I will be going to Oklahoma to see my grandmother in October. My parents are going to be there and I got a good deal on plane tickets so Emma and I are headed to the plains for a few days. Unfortunately we leave October 1st, so I have 16 days to work an unreal amount of hours, get out some fall clothing for the two of us, find Emma some new shoes, figure out how to keep a 3 year old entertained not only on an airplane, but in a hotel and at an assisted living facility for 4 days, do laundry, and pack. Yup....I think I have lost my mind! But like most people, I seem to get more accomplished when I am under stress and have an absolute deadline. I have 16 days...........I can do this.........really, I can! :-)