Remember this? Well, I do and somehow I’m back in the same spot! We leave for peaceful Bob’s Lake on Saturday but my mind if racing with all the things I need to tie up before I leave.

I wonder if men are plagued with this pre-vacation stress.

I doubt it.

TO DO (SEWING  + CRAFTING LIST):

1. Finish off The Dress
2. Sew up the Lotta Backpack for the boys and Pia
3. Finish my Cynthia Rowley skirt
4. Take in my Everyday Skirt
5. Sew up an Everything Bag

TO DO (General Stuff That Needs to Get Done So I Won’t Feel All Anxious while I Drink and Ignore my kids)

1. Mateo’s school supplies
2. Fill Luca’s eczema prescription
3. Set up an auto-reply on my emails
4. Drop off bags of clothes at Renaissance (they have an AWESOME drop off system, if you’re looking for somewhere fast and easy to donate)
5. Finish paperwork for daycares/school
6. Clean floors
7. Change sheets
8. Organize child care for the two weeks following vacation

TO DO (Trip Preparation)

1. Make a meal plan
2. Pack Clothes/sleeping stuff/sports gear
3. Pack a car kit
4. Pack snacks

TO DO (Errands)

1. Manicure
2. Eyebrows + beard= remove
3. Pay fines at the library, take out audio books for the drive
4. Purchase film for camera

TO DO (Shop Related)

1. Finish up October Calendar
2. Write a novel of notes for Annabelle
3. Write a blog post
4. Work on staff schedule and send out staff email

Having said that, I bid you all a great week! Come by the shop and say to Annabelle and BLT! We’ll be in Land O’ Lakes, Ontario eating peaches and maybe getting some well deserved rest- because when we get back, it’s Back To School Minus 2 weeks… urgh.