"your trip will be easy"/"the flight will end"

Well smart mama is headed off for some summer adventures! I am going to visit Shelah, (a picture of from our college days- i was kind and dug out nothing incriminating & yes she is on her tip-toes) my best friend/former college roommate- i can't believe we have know each other for 13 years now!I will still remember the first day i met her at BYU- my first thought was "WOW- she has to be the biggest flirt I've ever met". Luckily she directed her efforts upon Eddie within the first too weeks - so that took care of that.

Sadly with 5 1/2 kids in tow and given the climate- we won't be up to any serious mischief- but I am sure I'll return with a few stories to tell (albeit about minor escapades in home decor or our late night food indulgences). For now, I must return to my task of packing for the multitudes and serious psychological preparation for the trauma that is flying with a 13 month old. (Good thing I am a child life specialist and coping is my job)

I am currently reciting positive affirmations- "the flight will end", "you are strong smart woman", "your trip will be easy", "it really won't feel hot" "all children will behave like angels" "you will feel rested and refreshed".

I will miss you all--and wish you were there to keep me company--I'll eat some peanuts and drink ginger ale for you (courtesy of southwest airlines).

PS- I don't think either of us could really stay away from our blogs the whole time so i am sure you'll be hearing from me...